Medieval and Renaissance Treasures from the V&a

This beautiful book showcases 35 of the major masterpieces from the V&A's outstanding holdings of European art from the period 300-1600 CE. It includes superb examples of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass. The book offers a unique opportunity to set in context such exceptional works as the enamelled Becket Casket, the ivory Crucified Christ by Giovanni Pisano, Leonardo's Forster Codex, Donatello's bronze fountain figure of a Winged Putto with a Fish, and bronzes by...
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This beautiful book showcases 35 of the major masterpieces from the V&A's outstanding holdings of European art from the period 300-1600 CE. It includes superb examples of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass.

The book offers a unique opportunity to set in context such exceptional works as the enamelled Becket Casket, the ivory Crucified Christ by Giovanni Pisano, Leonardo's Forster Codex, Donatello's bronze fountain figure of a Winged Putto with a Fish, and bronzes by Antico and Hubert Gerhard.