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Croix d'autels by Pierre Germain, French, 1703 - 1783

Classification

Print

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-313-31

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

**Croix d'Autels** *Pierre Germain (French, 1703–1783), 1748* Print; Smithsonian American Art Museum Germain, a distinguished French engraver and gold active during the lavish Rococo period, created *Croix d'Autels* ("Altar Crosses") 1748. As the son of a prominent royal goldsmith, Germain mastered intricate printmaking techniques, producing detailed designs that served as models for artisans crafting religious furnishings. This print exemplifies his expertise in translating opulent three-dimensional objects into precise, two-dimensional engravings, blending technical precision with th...

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