Back Wall Collection
"Journey through Time: Exploring the Stories Behind the Back Wall" Step into a seventeenth-century ballroom
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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Stories Behind the Back Wall" Step into a seventeenth-century ballroom, where three men in elaborate costumes gracefully dance against the backdrop of a magnificent back wall. In another corner, a portrait captures a man halfway through writing on a sheet of paper, his table adorned with quills and ink. Carel Bouman, a prominent tobacco factor from Amsterdam in the 17th century, immortalized by this artwork. Inside an intimate home setting, we witness a woman skillfully slicing bread while seated at her kitchen table. The simplicity of this scene speaks volumes about everyday life during that era. Enter an artist's studio filled with curiosities and oddities. A raree-t fraay curieus de rarekiek artist invites us to marvel at his interior as he showcases his collection of peculiar objects. The power of music and literature comes alive as we observe women engrossed in their respective activities - one reading sheet music while playing an instrument, and another deeply immersed in reading letters that hold secrets or tales untold. A peek into a weaver's workshop reveals the intricate process behind creating beautiful textiles. The rhythmic clatter of looms fills the air as skilled artisans transform threads into works of art. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves inside an old peasant hut where an elderly farmer sits contentedly amidst simple furnishings. This humble abode tells stories of hard work and resilience passed down through generations. A family scene unfolds before our eyes; captured within its frame is not just their physical appearance but also their shared love and bond that transcends time. This portrait serves as a reminder that family is forever etched on our hearts. In contrast to these domestic scenes lies the guardsroom - soldiers waiting patiently for orders against yet unseen foes. Their stoic expressions hint at both duty-bound dedication and underlying fears hidden behind strong walls. Delve into design and craftsmanship as a bedstead takes center stage.