limoges painted enamel

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Definition of limoges painted enamel in English English dictionary

Enamel work made in Limoges, France, generally considered the finest painted enamel ware produced in Europe in the 16th century. The earliest examples show religious scenes in the late Gothic style, but Italian Renaissance motifs appeared 1520. Painting in grisaille was later introduced. By the late 16th century the quality of the enamel ware had degenerated. See also Léonard Limosin

Hyphenation

Li·moges paint·ed e·nam·el

Turkish pronunciation

lımōj peyntıd înämıl

Pronunciation

/ləˈmōᴢʜ ˈpāntəd əˈnaməl/ /ləˈmoʊʒ ˈpeɪntəd ɪˈnæməl/