Who was more likely to patronize Renaissance sculptors ?
One of the largest objects in the collection is the Hertogenbosch Roodloft , from Holland , dated 1610–13 this is as much a work of architecture as sculpture , 10.4 metres wide , 7.8 metres high , the architectural framework is of various coloured marbles including columns , arches and balustrade , against which are statues and bas - reliefs and other carvings in alabaster , the work of sculptor Conrad van Norenberch .