Habsburg Treasures
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0865652988 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Franz Kirchweger is the curator of the Kunstkammer.. Sabine Haag is the director of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
Here is a trove of sculptures and bronzes by such giants as Donatello and Giambologna, the world’s greatest collection of Baroque carved-ivory figures, and glorious Baroque silver goblets and vessels, as well as magically endowed natural wonders, such as ostrich eggs mounted in jewels, gold, and silver gilt. Ten years after the tragic theft of Benvenuto Cellini’s masterpiece, a gold and enamel saltcellar, Vienna’s Kunstkammer (Art Room) at the Kunsthistorisches Museum has reopened. Pride of place is held by the Cellini saltcellar, which was found nearly 3 years after its disappearanc
LD said Eye candy beyond description. This is the latest and most complete coverage of the newly opened collection of Habsburg decorative art masterpieces. Only about "Eye candy beyond description" according to LD. This is the latest and most complete coverage of the newly opened collection of Habsburg decorative art masterpieces. Only about 25% of the items are on display at the museum at any one time. This is the most over-the-top group of examples of craftsmanship in the world. Words cannot describe what your eyes will see. The glass enclosures reflect the lights and the windows so even though you take hundreds or thousands of photos you can't always get the angle you desire. The book solve. 5% of the items are on display at the museum at any one time. This is the most over-the-top group of examples of craftsmanship in the world. Words cannot describe what your eyes will see. The glass enclosures reflect the lights and the windows so even though you take hundreds or thousands of photos you can't always get the angle you desire. The book solve. Extraordinary Book Juan B. Mansfield I bought this as a Christmas present to my wife. She enjoyed it a lot as a person knowledgable in art and having several books on similar subjects.. "Five Stars" according to Terry D. Romney Berreth. A1
About the AuthorSabine Haag is the director of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Franz Kirchweger is the curator of the Kunstkammer.