Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the V&A. This item is unavailable.Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the V&A

This beautiful book accompanies an exhibition of around 35 of the major masterpieces from the V&A's outstanding holdings of European art from the period 300-1600 CE. It includes superb examples of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass, which will be part of a touring exhibition, before being redisplayed in magnificent new galleries opening in November 2009. This book offers a unique opportunity to set in context such exceptional works as the enamelled Becket Casket, the ivory Crucified Christ by Giovanni Pisano, Donatello's bronze fountain figure of a Winged Putto with a Fish, and bronzes by Antico and Hubert Gerhard.

Paul Williamson is Keeper of the Department of Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass and Director of Collections at the V&A. His many publications include Gothic: Art for England 1400-1547 with Richard Marks (V&A 2003) and Netherlandish Sculpture 1450-1550 (V&A 2002). Peta Motture is leading the team responsible for the new Medieval and Renaissance galleries at the V&A.