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Collection of Retrospective Paintings and Art Objects From the XII to the XVIII Centuries: Comprising Wood and Ivory Carvings, Vestments, Brocades, ... Together With a Group of Flemish, - Hardcover

Metropolitan Art Association

 
9780331168341: Collection of Retrospective Paintings and Art Objects From the XII to the XVIII Centuries: Comprising Wood and Ivory Carvings, Vestments, Brocades, ... Together With a Group of Flemish,

Synopsis

This book presents a rare and remarkable collection of artifacts from Europe's past. The author has spent years gathering these pieces, which range from Renaissance paintings by masters such as Goya to medieval tapestries and antique jewelry. The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a different aspect of European history and culture, from fashion to religion. The collection includes many one-of-a-kind pieces, such as a portrait of the Marquise de Sonora by Goya and a 16th-century cope made of Venetian velvet. These items offer a glimpse into the lives and times of Europe's past and provide a valuable resource for historians and art enthusiasts alike.

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