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Harlequin with a hat,
mirror, and movable head Gold, enamel, pearls, precious stones; height 5 cm, anonymous (German), before 1725 Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
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A harlequin figure from the
Baroque period, made of precious materials, with a movable head. In
his right hand, he holds a hat decorated with a Baroque pearl, while
his left hand carries a mirror, lending a theatrical and allegorical
quality. Seated upon a cushion, he is dressed in brightly coloured
robes adorned with intricate ornamentation, reflecting the courtly
whimsy and skilled craftsmanship of the era. |
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