Key Plate

The North. 17th century

Chasing. 29 х 32
ОНИ/М-69
Пост. в 1938 из ГЭ

Location in museum The Rossi Wing Open the panorama of the hall in the virtual tour
Room 1 , Showcase 2
Period Old Russian Art
TypologyHousehold items | Metal products
Keywords 17th century | The Russian North | plants
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The master used a large floral motive in the design of the key plate. The broad and flowing movement of the stem is emphasized by lush flowers’ forms of in the fancy pattern of the key plate that framed the keyhole. The generalized character of the ornament is achieved by the planar interpretation of the details, and the pass-through background reveals the pattern, its linearity and a clear silhouette.

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