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European enamels (1906)

Cunynghame, Henry H (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935 · London : Methuen · leaf 206

An illustration from European enamels, 1906, leaf 206
ing inthe earlier part of the sixteenth century, aboutwhich it may now be convenient to say a few words. The outburst of art in France in the thirteenthcentury—an art typified in the life of St. Louis—sopure, so graceful, and so original, came to an end inthe wars which desolated the country. It… … MADONNA AND CHILD IN GRISAILLE, BEARS THE PENICAUD POINCON PAINTED ENAMELS The same art produced in France a series ofpainters whose beautiful work may be seen in themissals and books of hours of the fifteenth andsixteenth centuries. The foundation was Gothic.It was imbued with simplicity of aim,…

Enamel and enameling

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