The Giant enamels of Pierre Courteys
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Pierre Courteys' enamels are a series of copper plates worked in relief and enamelled in Limoges in 1559, forming nine sets that are striking in their size. The author sheds light on the little-known technique of painted enamel and traces the history of Courteys' enamels, which reflect the tastes of...
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Pierre Courteys' enamels are a series of copper plates worked in relief and enamelled in Limoges in 1559, forming nine sets that are striking in their size. The author sheds light on the little-known technique of painted enamel and traces the history of Courteys' enamels, which reflect the tastes of 16th-century aristocratic clientele.
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