Notes on Some of the Antique and Renaissance Gems and Jewels in Her Majesty's Collection at Windsor Castle: Communicated to the Society of Antiquaries (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The collection of antique and other engraved stones, of jewels of the period of the Renaissance, and objects of like class but more recent workmanship, belonging to Her Majesty the Queen, is comparatively little known, although containing several objects of high importance.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of 68 antique and Renaissance gems and jewels in the royal collection at Windsor Castle. The collection contains many high-quality works, including a cameo of Jupiter from the Augustan period, a portrait of Claudius believed to date from shortly after he became Emperor in AD41, and a series of portraits of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The book discusses the artistic merits of these works, explores their historical context, and suggests possible identities for the people depicted in the portraits. Through these objects, the author sheds light on the development of glyptic art and the role of precious jewels in Renaissance and Tudor courts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332170531_0
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