Portrait Jewels: Opulence and Intimacy from the Medici to the Romanovs
A richly illustrated and fascinating book of jewels and gems that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of jewelry, portraiture, and European culture.
A richly illustrated and fascinating book of jewels and gems that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of jewelry, portraiture, and European culture.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780500515570 (0500515573)
Publish date: May 9th 2011
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
A beautifully crafted book with mostly photographs of jewelry and paintings of miniatures, and how they were used in jewelry and objects d'art. This one I really do recommend for those who are into painting miniatures, making jewelry, and historical reinacting, as it does show jewelry that was worn ...