Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Visual Works (hierarchy name)
5. visual works (works)
6. [visual works by subject type]
7. figures (representations)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to small figures, animals, and other small details added to enliven a painting or drawing of a landscape or architectural composition. Staffage was often painted by specialist artists, for example, in the northern Netherlands in the 17th century. The term may also refer to painted, gilded, or other small accents or embellishments added to decorate porcelain, furniture or other decorative arts.