Jan Eyzenluffel (1876-1957)/F.A.Hoeker %26 Zoon. Tea service "Amsterdam". 1900–1902 . Photo: Gemeentemuseum Den Haag 
Sea reptiles and monsters, human figures in the form of the become swollen candle. The style which has received because of the fancifulness the name "ear", or "hryashchevidny", became the main contribution of Netherlands in arts and crafts Europe in the XVII century. The Dutch goldsmiths stood at its origins brothers Adam (1565–1627) and Paul (1570–1614) van Vianen, and they were followed also by woodcarvers. Products of the Dutch designers who have become skilled in this style, had huge success on all to Europe, first of all to England, Germany and France. And and here Rembrandt? It is very probable that among masters of "ear" style there were also those who was on friendly terms with Rembrandt. After all not incidentally their products often appeared and in his pictures.
Reyksmuzeum
the Dutch design during Rembrandt's era
on June 30 – on September 16
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