Good things come in small packages at the Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is out to prove that good things really do come in small packages with its latest exhibition that explores the art of 16th-century Dutch microsculptures. Titled Small Wonders, the Amsterdam show features around 60 of the 130 extant examples of this unique art form.Expertly carved from boxwood, these micro-carvings, some of which are just 25mm in diameter, take the form of prayer beads (also known as prayer nuts), altarpieces, shrines, skulls and coffins. Religious scenes decorate