Ewer 1667 - 1677

This silver ewer, created by Jacques Nouailher between 1667 and 1677, is a stunning example of French Baroque metalwork. Its black enamel body is adorned with gold, silver, and enamel details. The ewer is further embellished with a portrait medallion of a woman, possibly a queen or noblewoman. This exquisite piece of art, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the mastery of silversmithing during the 17th century.