Dessins de Joaillerie et de Bijouterie

René Boyvin French
 Dedicated to Aubin de Carnoy French
 Published by Paul de la Houve French

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Boyvin’s book of jewelry designs was one of the first to be devoted exclusively to the subject of jewelry. While the designer of the series is unknown, the jewelry pieces closely follow the whimsical and highly ornate style of the Italian artist Rosso Fiorentino, who was court artist to the French king Francis I at the castle of Fontainebleau. This print shows two versions of a book-shaped pendant, possibly referring to the Old and New Testaments.

Dessins de Joaillerie et de Bijouterie, René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers), Engraving

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Dessins de Joaillerie et de Bijouterie, René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers), Engraving
Dessins de Joaillerie et de Bijouterie, René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers), Engraving

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