SAINT BARBARA

Western Bohemia, Cheb, 2nd half of the 17th century
Wooden relief 24x14 cm (31x22 cm), framed. Relief made using the technique known as "Cheb" (named after the place of its origin), is created from individual segments of low-relief walnut wood, mounted on a spruce board. This assembled marquetry was typically intended as a filling for the doors or drawers of luxury small secretaries or cabinets, which became particularly popular during the time of Rudolfine collecting. Condition B.