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Devil’s furniture

Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi-Erizzo

Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi-Erizzo
Verona, Italy

This furniture most likely belonged to the collection of Francesco Calzolari (1522-1609), a famous apothecary.
Pulling the knob visible in the fake top drawer, a painted tablet goes down that closes the niche where the carved head of the devil is located. The head suddenly protrudes and emits a grotesque sound.

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  • Title: Devil’s furniture
  • Medium: Wood
Fondazione Museo Miniscalchi-Erizzo

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