The Plus Oultra writing cabinet of Charles V: Expression of the sacred imperialism of the Austrias
The “Plus Oultra” writing cabinet of Charles V on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London is an 'intarsia' piece made by Italian craftsmen ca. 1532. This article examines the iconographic programme of the cabinet as an expression of the universal Christian empire of Charles V a...
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| Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2012-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jcms-journal.com/articles/27 |