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Snuffbox with views at the château of Chanteloup, by Pierre-François Delafons|Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe, glass, 1748

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Overview

Snuffbox with views at the château of Chanteloup is a 1748 glass by Pierre-François Delafons|Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe, a Baroque work, depicting Garden, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When & what style?
1748 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This is a snuffbox with views at the château of Chanteloup. It's a work of art from the 18th century. The snuffbox has miniatures from 1767 and was created between 1748 and 1749. It's made of gold, glass, and velum, which are interesting materials to combine in a single piece. You can learn more about the Baroque movement to understand the context of this artwork.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre-François Delafons|Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe
Artist

Pierre-François Delafons|Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe

This pair of artists made tiny, gem-like paintings you could hide in your palm—or drop into a snuffbox.

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