The intricate journey of hardstone carving across the European continent
In short: Discover the history of pietre dure, the sophisticated art of hardstone carving. This final installment explores how this Italian craft moved from 16th-century workshops to the royal palaces of Europe.
Presented by Wolfram Koeppe of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this lecture concludes a series on the tradition of pietre dure. It examines the technical mastery required to carve hard stones and the cultural significance of these objects in royal settings.
The exhibition highlights the movement of these treasures from their origins in Italy to various European courts. By tracing this trajectory, the series illustrates how a specific decorative medium became a symbol of prestige and artistic refinement across borders.
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