The Victoria & Albert Museum has a world-class collection of 17th- and 18th-century European decorative art. This gorgeous book highlights 80 masterpieces from the collection, contextualizing each in one of five thematic sections: the importance of war; the role of religion; domestic arts; and personal adornment. The pieces include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, furniture, textiles, prints, drawings and more, all shown in detailed new photographs.