Renaissance Marquetry

Marquetry was first practiced in Germany during the 16th century where it flourished and later spread to France in the 17th century to find its place in many royal palaces. Under the patronage of King Louis XVI and the aptness of Jean Henri Riesener the wood inlay craft became a highly appreciated art and acquired its present denomination as Marquetry. Italian craftsmen of the Renaissance period have also been acknowledged as some of the worlds finest marquetry artists.


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Marquetry was first practiced in Germany during the 16th century where it flourished and later spread to France in the 17th century to find its place in many royal palaces. Under the patronage of King Louis XVI and the aptness of Jean Henri Riesener the wood inlay craft became a highly appreciated art and acquired its present denomination as Marquetry. Italian craftsmen of the Renaissance period have also been acknowledged as some of the worlds finest marquetry artists.