Beguinage Furniture, From The Ursuline Convent In Valenciennes
Artist: Ebéniste Nord-flandres
Rare and Interesting Small Beguine House
Typical of Flanders: The Beguines, who formed
autonomous communities in buildings constructed around
a tree-lined courtyard, led a life of pious penance
yet remained active in workshops and infirmaries.
While they were expected to be modest, they were not required to live in poverty.
The austere furniture of the beguinages thus displays a quality, simplicity,
and rigor that reflect their demanding
form of devotion.
For a comparable example, see *Furniture of the Belgian Provinces and French Flanders*, page 47.
Provenance: Community of the Ursuline Convent in Valenciennes.
Made of oak and dating from the Renaissance period.
Small section of a joint-covering molding is missing, as well as a small shelf.
In good condition.
Height: 85 cm
Length: 90 cm
Depth: 47 cm
Typical of Flanders: The Beguines, who formed
autonomous communities in buildings constructed around
a tree-lined courtyard, led a life of pious penance
yet remained active in workshops and infirmaries.
While they were expected to be modest, they were not required to live in poverty.
The austere furniture of the beguinages thus displays a quality, simplicity,
and rigor that reflect their demanding
form of devotion.
For a comparable example, see *Furniture of the Belgian Provinces and French Flanders*, page 47.
Provenance: Community of the Ursuline Convent in Valenciennes.
Made of oak and dating from the Renaissance period.
Small section of a joint-covering molding is missing, as well as a small shelf.
In good condition.
Height: 85 cm
Length: 90 cm
Depth: 47 cm
1 500 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Renaissance, Louis 13th
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Oak
Length: 90cm
Height: 85cm
Depth: 47cm
Reference (ID): 1839950
Availability: In stock
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