Mirror of the world - Masterpieces from the Dresden cabinet of curiosities

Written in French

The Louvre's collection of modern goldsmiths' and silversmiths' wares, which includes nearly 900 objects made between 1500 and 1800 in France and Europe, is exceptional in its scope. Its slow build-up makes it undoubtedly the finest collection in the world, bearing witness to a long history that began in the royal collections, was revived by the tastes of 19th-century enthusiasts, and has continued to this day thanks to the determination of the museum's curators and the generosity of the greatest patrons.

The result of thirty years of research, this publication offers a real renewal of knowledge on the history of the works, the styles, the iconography and the heraldry. The abundantly illustrated and referenced notes include photographs of the hallmarks. In addition, 262 biographies of silversmiths, an index and a heraldic table facilitate the use of this work designed to become a permanent reference.

French language
1 048 pages - over 2,400 illustrations
3 volumes
Volume 1 : 264 pages
Volume 2 : 392 pages
Volume 3 : 392 pages
Hardcover in an illustrated slipcase

Coédition Faton / Louvre éditions