Designs by Giovanni Vambré il Giovane for a Reliquary Casket for S. Frediano in Lucca

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Abstract

The paper explores a proposal for a reliquary casket dedicated to S. Zita in Lucca, focusing on the design attributed to silversmith Giovanni Vambré il Giovane. The text discusses the context of the commission, Vambré's artistic background, and the significance of the design within the historical framework of Lucchese craftsmanship. It provides insights into the artistic conventions of the time.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)352-353
Number of pages2
JournalBurlington Magazine
Volume144
Issue number1191
Publication statusPublished - 2002

Keywords

  • Italy
  • Lucca
  • Silversmith
  • Sculpture
  • San Frediano
  • Saint Zita
  • Relics
  • Reliquary
  • Cult of the Saints
  • Settecento
  • 18th Century

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