Carved gems, cameo, and intaglio were very popular luxury art forms in the ancient world. But, these forms were also accepted in the later periods of the world’s history when cameo and intaglio jewelry often depicted the people and scenes from ancient times. So, how did these gems look? Take a look at the photo gallery below…
Casts from antique gems, late 18th century
Emperor Hadrian, late 17th century
Bust of Pope Pius VI, late 18th century
Nessus abducting Dejanira, circa 1815
Priam supplicating Achilles for the body of Hector, circa 1815
Head of Medusa, circa 1840-50
Bust of a young woman, early 19th century
Portrait of Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, 1786-87
Athena wearing the aegis, late 1st century BC; Enameled gold by Josias Belle, late 17th century
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