"Filigree is a remarkable method in jewellery-making in which very pure precious metal is drawn into extremely fine threads. These threads are then ingeniously inter-woven to produce almost transparent objects. This book presents for the first time the highlights from the magnificent and unique filigree collection in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg. The principal centres of filigree were to be found in China, and Chinese filigr ..."
""Pilgrim Treasures from the Hermitage: Byzantium-Jerusalem" presents the highlights from the splendid collection of pilgrims' souvenirs in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg: oil lamps and bronze crosses from the Early Byzantine period (4th to 7th centuries), icons and reliquaries from the 10th to the 13th centuries, and pilgrims' souvenirs in mother-of-pearl and fish-bone icons from the 18th and 19th centuries. Christianity foun ..."
"Venezia! Art of the 18th Century presents the finest works from the magnificent collections of eighteenth-century Venetian art in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg. Sixty-five paintings, prints and drawings by artists such as Canaletto, Longhi, Guardi and Tiepolo are complemented by superb examples of famous Venetian glass. In the eighteenth century, Venice experienced one last golden age in its already rich cultural history, ..."
Gardens of Wonder The Most Beautiful Sculpture Gardens of the World by Gijs Van Tuijl, ErnstVeen, Paul Kramer Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2019 by Uitgeverij Waanders & De Kunst ISBN-13: 978-94-6262-222-7, ISBN: 94-6262-222-1
"A guide by two art insiders, who share their love of outdoor sculpture while exploring their favorite sculpture gardens around the worldBeautifully illustrated, with photographs taken specifically for this publication The authors (both former museum directors in Amsterdam) of this beautifully illustrated guide take you on a personal tour of the most exceptional artworks found in six spectacular sculpture gardens around the globe. Ernst ..."
"Summary: CONTENTS: Hoe de Neva voortaan uitmondt in de Amstel / Gematerialiseerde droom aan de Amstel / Creëren van ruimtelijke verrassing / Het interieur - helderheid, rust en spanning / De eenvoud van het Hollands Classicisme / Nieuw ..."
"t03 Emblem of the Order of St Andreas. t86t Gold, enamel, punching, engraving,
chasing, hot enamel, montage 63 x 82 mm Marks; St Petersburg in circle; studio,
double-headed eagle (symbol of court supplier), on the eye of the crown:
assayer's mark 56 Provenance: t863, Order Chapel, from a museum collection oj
all Russian orders Inv no. VzI393 M.D. Star of the Order of the Apostolic Prince St
Vladimir, t850 t900 Silver, enamel, punch ..."