Princeton University Press The Robert Lehman Collection 11 - Glass - Princeton University Press

Explore the beauty of glass through this volume from the Robert Lehman Collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book provides a detailed look at a diverse array of glasswork, including the highly sought-after pieces made by Venetian glassmakers during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. You will learn about the European factories that produced glass in the Venetian style and discover the unique qualities that made these items so prized throughout the continent. This collection features a significant selection of eighteenth-century lampworked glass figurines, which represent one of the richest American collections of its kind. Often attributed to Nevers, France, these delicate figures are a highlight of the volume. The book also covers various other historical pieces, such as reverse-painted panels, ancient Roman glass, and early Islamic glass. This publication serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in art history, museum catalogs, and the evolution of glassmaking craftsmanship across different eras and cultures.