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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and finest art museums. Its collection includes more than two million works in New York. Recently it released a collection of 400,000 high-resolution images, each of a unique and beautiful piece. The level of detail on some of these art pieces is just astounding. More Spectacular Pieces At This 'Cultural Mecca'. Enjoy! :) Beaker (Monkey Cup) - 1425-50, Netherlands One of the finest surviving examples of medieval enamel, this beaker illustrates a popular legend about the folly of man. The unusual grisaille (shades of gray) enamel technique is found on several other surviving objects, all of which are associated with the royal courts of Burgundy. Secretary bookcase - 1830, New York - United States Aside from its obvious decorative appeal, this classic piece of American furniture served a practical function as well. The front molding pulls out to reveal a writing surface flanked by compartments for ink. The drawers and shelves above provided storage space for papers, letters, and books. Wedding ensemble - 1864, France A rounded shoulder line that enhanced the length of the neck was the dominant fashion for most of the nineteenth century in France. The open neckline is apparent in this wedding dress and the under bodice of this summer gown. Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh - 1889 Cypresses was painted in late June 1889, shortly after Van Gogh began his stay at the asylum in Saint-Remy. The scene, which he found 'beautiful as regards lines and proportions, an Egyptian obelisk,' both captivated and challenged him. Dagger with Zoomorphic Hilt - second half 16th century, India Portraits of Sultan 'Ali 'Adil Shah of Bijapur (1558-80) show him wearing daggers such as this one with zoomorphic hilts. This ruby studded hilt is shaped like a dragon, whose tail wraps around the grip. The dragon is attacking a lion, which in turn attacks a deer. The deer is holding a parrot- bird with a snake in its beak. Ewer - 1573-1620, London - United Kingdom In the sixteenth century Chinese porcelain was brought to England, where it was considered a special treasure. The most accomplished English silversmiths were often commissioned to make mounts for them, such as this one. Pieces such as these were regarded as suitable gifts for the royal family, or for the furnishing of their houses.

The Coronation of the Virgin by Annibale Carracci - 1595 Annibale Carracci was the most influential painter of the seventeenth century and a main figure in the development of classicism art style. This picture was painted shortly after his arrival in Rome, in 1595. In it, Annibale brought together two currents of Italian painting: a sensitivity to the effects of natural light and color, and the spatial organization and idealized figures from the Renaissance. Boiserie from the Hotel de Varengeville - 1736, Paris, France These magnificent wall panels are decorated with superb carving of long-necked birds, flowers, and plants. They come from one of the private residences of the Hotel de Varengeville, which still stands today, much altered, at 217, boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris. Japanese Armor - Oldest part from 1688, Japan This example comes from the armory of Date Yoshimura (1703-1746), daimyo (lord) of Sendai. The breastplate is inscribed with the armorer's name, Myochin Munesuke (1688-1735) on the metal itself. Despite its ceremonial appearance, it is also a very efficient set of armor. Cabinet- Ebeniste - 1867, Paris, France When this compelling cabinet was exhibited for the first time in 1867 it received mixed criticism. It is decorated with vivid and unsettling representations of the military triumph of Merovech, leader of the Salian Franks, over Attila the Hun, at the Battle of the Catalaunian Field in 451. Merovech can be seen standing at the front of a chariot as it passes over the dead bodies of his opponents. Afternoon dress - 1855, France Nineteenth-century gauze dresses this one incorporate the romance of the buta motif design in fabrics that bear no relation to the original Kashmiri wools. It's hard to believe, but this dress, with its multiple layers of wool and features, was made for all seasons. While it was undoubtedly beautiful, it couldn't have been too comfortable.

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