Cabinet of Curiosities XL Edition
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Published by TASCHEN in the XL Edition, Cabinet of Curiosities by Massimo Listri is an extraordinary visual exploration of the legendary “Wunderkammern” of the 16th and 17th centuries. These cabinets of curiosities were created to reflect the order of the universe, bringing together art, science, natural history, and rare treasures into one awe-inspiring world.
Through Listri’s masterful photography, this monumental volume opens the doors to some of the most spectacular collections ever assembled, including the Medici treasury in Florence and the famed Green Vault (Grünes Gewölbe) in Dresden. Each page reveals rooms overflowing with priceless artifacts, scientific wonders, and decorative masterpieces that defined an era obsessed with discovery and beauty.
The XL format allows every image to be experienced in breathtaking scale and detail, making this book a striking statement piece for coffee tables, art libraries, and curated interiors. It is both a visual spectacle and a concise cultural history of humanity’s fascination with collecting and preserving the miraculous.
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Publisher: TASCHEN
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XL Edition
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Photography by Massimo Listri
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Hardcover
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356 pages
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Dimensions: 11.4 x 15.6 in.
A celebration of wonder, intellect, and artistic grandeur, Cabinet of Curiosities (XL Edition) invites you to step inside the most enchanting collections ever created.