The painted enamels of Limoges

"... The collection of enamels in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art comprises forty-five works by many of the major enamel painters of the Renaissance, beginning with the Monvaerni Master and including the prolific Pierre Reymond and three members of the Court/Courteys families, Jean de Court, Pierre Courteys, and his son Martial. Represented among the enamels are pieces from important series now dispersed, such as the Aeneid series and the tale of Cupid and Psyche. In the collection are examples of early and late polychrome and grisaille styles, both plaques and ornamental tableware, including a unique complete set of calendar plates by Martial Courteys. In a comprehensive introductory essay the author discusses the history, technique, painters, styles, iconography, patronage and patterns of collection of the painted enamels of Limoges ..." -- Inside covers.