The arts in the middle ages, and at the period of the renaissance (1870)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 · London, Bickers and son · leaf 230
Figs. 126 to 131.—Chains. recalled his ordinance in 1510; and thenceforth the corporations of gold-smiths were seen to increase and prosper, as luxuriousness, diffused by theexample of the great, descended to the lower ranks of society. Silver platesoon displaced that of tin; and before long… … Figs. 132 to 136.—Rings. then became so great that in the city of Rouen alone there were in 1563 twohundred and sixty-five masters having the right of stamp ! To sum up this chapter. Until the middle of the fourteenth century itis the religious art which prevails ; the goldsmiths are engaged only…
Art, Medieval · Art, Renaissance
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