Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities. 40th Ed.

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Cabinets of curiosities captivated the 16th and 17th centuries, offering glimpses into a world of natural wonders and treasures that aimed to mirror the universe's order. This volume explores the world's most exquisite collections, including the Medici treasury and the Green Vault of Dresden, while providing a cultural history of the miraculous. The Wunderkammer, or “cabinet of curiosities,” became a gathering place for objects across artistic, scientific, and intellectual realms, striving to encapsulate all human knowledge in one space. Aristocratic collectors like Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II amassed and displayed items that represented diverse fields such as architecture, painting, gemology, and anthropology. Marvel at unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), rare gems, Murano glass, and peculiar automata. Explore illustrations of exotic creatures and the famed “Coburg ivories.” Though many cabinets no longer exist, some have been meticulously reconstructed, and new ones have emerged. Massimo Listri's decades-long journey across seven European countries resulted in stunning photographs and insightful commentary on 19 chambers, showcasing remarkable items. Discover how these treasures shaped civilization, the modern museum concept, and our understanding of the universe. The authors, Antonio Paolucci and Giulia ML Carciotto, bring extensive expertise in art history and cultural heritage to this cap