Tuscany and its crystal and glass tradition

Jun 11, 2022 399

BY: Giulia Franceschini

When we think of glass and crystal in Italy, thoughts immediately go to Venice, and rightly so. However, we shouldn’t discount another important tradition, that of Tuscany. In fact, Florence was known for its glass and crystal production already during the Renaissance, when glassmakers were particularly inspired and would create specific glasses for every occasion.

The Medicis were so into the glassmaking art that hired Venetian specialists to train local craftsmen so that they could improve on their already outstanding skills. This is why, in the 1500s, Florentine glass begins getting the hues and shapes typical of Venetian art.

 

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SOURCE: https://italoamericano.org

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