Enamelled watches (1630-1730) Enamelled watches from Blois to Geneva (1630-1730)			The appearance of miniature painting on enamel in France, then in Geneva, 1630 to 1730 Miniature painting on enamel first emerged in France, around 1630. Similarly to that period’s techniques for working with gold, which produced unparalleled masterpieces, the new process quickly rose to such a level of perfection that the art of enamelling reached its peak in less than twenty years. Its birth is attributed to Jean Toutin, a French goldsmith from Châteaudun. He developed the process in ... Full printable version
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