GRINLING GIBBONS: MASTER CARVER (SHIRE)

Grinling Gibbons (1648-1721) is famous for his breathtakingly delicate, intricate and realistic carvings in wood and stone. His cascades of fruit and flowers, puffy-cheeked cherubs, musical instruments and crowds of figures are found in stately homes, palaces, churches and colleges across England, including St Paul's Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace. From his early work in the Low Countries to his 'discovery' by the diarist John Evelyn in London, and his appointment as the king's Master Carver, this book celebrates Grinling Gibbons' unequalled talent and visionary genius.