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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

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Ellenor M. Alcorn, Associate Curator, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses how in England, as in Europe, a rich display of silver was essential to the expression of power. Discover how English sovereigns from Elizabeth I to George III and their courtiers competed culturally on the international stage, commissioning silver and other luxury goods to establish their stature. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation, on view May 15, 2012–January 20, 2013.

Recorded October 12, 2012

 

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After a model by Giambologna  (Netherlandish, Douai 1529–1608 Florence)

Date:
1560–70
Culture:
Italian (Florence)
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
H. 21-1/4 in. (54 cm.)
Classification:
Sculpture
Credit Line:
Edith Perry Chapman Fund, 1970
Accession Number:
1970.57

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 536

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