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 material or technique]
7. paintings (visual works)
8. [paintings by form]

Anotations

Scope note:

Small paintings, generally smaller than two feet in any dimension, originally intended to be hung in small rooms or "gabinetti" of collectors. Typically dating to the 16th century and later; the support may be panel, ivory, metal, or canvas. The subjects depicted are of small scale, intended for viewing at close range.