Gothic Marriage Chest

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Gothic Marriage Chest by artist Andrea del Verrocchio shows a rectangular wooden chest with a flat top. The chest has a dark brown color with visible signs of aging and wear. A central panel features a latch. The chest has two large panels on the front, each adorned with a diamond-shaped design. The diamond shapes contain a shield-like motif. The chest has a decorative base with multiple horizontal grooves. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.