Enamelling Collection (#2)

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, 1457-59
7268312 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483
7268303 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268295 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483
7268227 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268131 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the altar, 1367-1483
7268069 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the altar, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483
7268306 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268292 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483
7268248 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268235 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268122 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure
7268116 Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268076 Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Cennini, Bernardo (1415-1498); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, third pillar, 1367-1483
7268305 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, third pillar, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483
7268071 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, second pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268304 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, second pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268162 Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268132 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268127 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268121 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268072 Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Cennini, Bernardo (1415-1498); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59
7268311 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268282 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483
7268251 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268246 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483
7268225 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268205 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268200 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268169 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268167 Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268125 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John the Baptist preachings to the crowds, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268104 Saint John the Baptist preachings to the crowds, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268083 The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483
7268070 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c. 1797-1830 (oil on canvas)
7240944 Portrait of King George lV (1762-1830), c.1797-1830 (oil on canvas) by Holmes, James (1777-1860); 12.5x10 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper)
450053 Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper)
450054 Portrait miniature: Richard Beau Nash by Nathaniel Hone, 1750 (enamel on copper) by Hone, Nathaniel (1718-84); The Holburne Museum, Bath

Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173155 Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled faience dish by Bernard de Palissy)

Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173101 Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian embossed and enamelled copper dish)

Enamelled brass figure of the Virgin and fastening of a bishops cloak, 12th Century (chromolitho)
7173078 Enamelled brass figure of the Virgin and fastening of a bishops cloak, 12th Century (chromolitho) by French School

The Last Supper (chromolitho)
7173190 The Last Supper (chromolitho) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Supper, enamel painting on copper, 16th Century)

German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug, 16th Century (chromolitho)
7173106 German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug, 16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German gilded and enamelled silver beer mug)

Indian dishes (chromolitho)
7185012 Indian dishes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian dishes. Illustration from Les Civilisations de l Inde)

Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving)
7179132 Enamelled Jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, Fourth Earl of Huntly (engraving) by English School

Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173197 Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ in Majesty, enamelled book cover)

Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173087 Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century)

Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel (colour litho)
7157260 Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XVI style period bedroom suite in white enamel)

Labours of Hercules (engraving)
7185670 Labours of Hercules (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Labours of Hercules)

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Enamelling, a centuries-old art form, has adorned various objects throughout history. From Catalan pharmacy pots to European women holding enamelled boxes, the beauty of ceramics and intricate designs have captivated many. The delicate strokes of gouache on paper depict an elegant woman in Dutch attire showcasing her prized possession - an enamelled box. Gothic-style enameled gold plaques showcase the craftsmanship and attention to detail prevalent during that era. A tikka from the mid-19th century dazzles with diamonds, emeralds, pearls, and enamel intricately woven together. Similarly, a pendant from the same period boasts sapphires, emeralds, rubies, diamonds, pearls - all set against a backdrop of gleaming gold. The Two Crowned Martyrs piece takes us back to c. 1200-10 with its enchanting blend of enamel on copper and glass. An enamelled gold belt buckle transports us to 1650-1700 when such accessories were highly sought after for their elegance and sophistication. Moving across continents to Iran's King Darius winter palace at Susa in 1933-1934 reveals a mesmerizing lion frieze crafted using enamel techniques. Meanwhile, a bracelet from the 2nd century BC showcases how even ancient civilizations recognized the allure of combining gold with turquoises through exquisite enamelling. Antique treasures continue to amaze as we encounter an enamel and pearl pendant featuring drop-shaped pearls surrounded by white, red green & blue enamel delicately applied onto golden lac core. Lastly but not leastly is Limoges' little reliquary chest from the 13th century; gilt copper combined with vibrant enamel creates an awe-inspiring masterpiece that preserves precious relics within its ornate design. Through these diverse examples spanning centuries and cultures alike, enamelling emerges as both an art form and testament to human creativity.