The 18th-century Italian silversmith Luigi Valadier was heavily influenced by the art of ancient Rome in his production of altars, centrepieces and tableware. This show, the first monographic exhibition devoted to this important decorative artist, follows the evolution of Valadier’s style from the baroque to neoclassicism. Find out more about the Luigi Valadier exhibition from the Frick’s website.
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Herma with Bacchus for the Palazzo Borghese (detail; 1773), Luigi Valadier. Galleria Borghese, Rome. Photo: Mauro Magliani
Two tazzas (c. 1780), Luigi Valadier. Private collection. Photo: Mauro Magliani
Reduction of the Temple of Mercury (c. 1778), Luigi Valadier. Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid
St Louis (c. 1773), Luigi Valadier. Cathedral of Santa Maria la Nuova, Monreale. Photo: Mauro Magliani
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