Grinling Gibbons
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/31041694
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320126538
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320129093
about: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/320129816
abstract: Master Carver Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings, both in wood and stone. Tantalising cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, crowds of figures and flourishes of architecture are all trademark features of his energetic, animated carvings that grace stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges across the country. His work can be found in some of Britain's most beloved buildings, including St Paul's Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace. From his early work in the Low Countries to his 'discovery' by the diarist John Evelyn in London, and his appointment as the king's Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons' unequalled talent, his visionary genius, and his ability to transform humble pieces of wood into some of the most exquisite artworks of his day.
creator: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/310207059
language: eng
is part of: Shire Library
position: 874
work example: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/301305996
type: CreativeWork

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property ID: NL-AmRIJ
value: 305996