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Casket with scenes of Genesis

Enameler Suzanne de Court French
Engraver Based on a series of engravings by Etienne Delaune French
first quarter 17th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 544
Decorated with stories from Genesis derived from prints by Étienne Delaune (1518–1583), this casket may have been used for jewelry. It is signed by Susanne de Court, the only known female enameler in Limoges. She created energetic and expressive, albeit somewhat awkward, figures in wonderful translucent colors.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Casket with scenes of Genesis
  • Enameler: Suzanne de Court (French, active 1575–1625)
  • Engraver: Based on a series of engravings by Etienne Delaune (French, Orléans 1518/19–1583 Strasbourg)
  • Date: first quarter 17th century
  • Culture: French, Limoges
  • Medium: Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt; silver mounts
  • Dimensions: Overall: 7 3/4 × 9 1/2 × 5 1/4 in. (19.7 × 24.1 × 13.3 cm)
  • Classification: Enamels
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mendelsohn, 1980
  • Object Number: 1980.203.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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