How Italian hardstone carving conquered the palaces of Europe
In short: This lecture explores the spread of pietre dure, a sophisticated sixteenth-century Italian technique of hardstone carving, from its origins in Italy to the royal courts of Europe.
Wolfram Koeppe, a curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, examines the tradition of pietre dure, a method of decorative hardstone carving that emerged in sixteenth-century Italy. This technique became a hallmark of luxury as it spread across the continent, eventually populating the palaces of Europe with intricate, jewel-like treasures.
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