A collection of the works of  J. F. Böttger, the visionary behind Europe’s first domestic porcelain.

This richly illustrated volume offers fresh insights into the life and work of J. F. Böttger (1682–1719), the pioneering inventor of European porcelain and founder of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. It traces the remarkable evolution of Meissen’s early production, from the invention of the porcelain to the creation of exquisite red stoneware cabinet pieces.

A pharmacist, alchemist, entrepreneur, and innovator, Böttger transformed European ceramic history. His red stoneware works demonstrate exceptional technical mastery and introduced a new artistic medium to Europe.

Drawing on decades of research, renowned expert Angela Gräfin von Wallwitz presents new scholarship that distinguishes Böttger stoneware produced in Dresden from that made in Meissen. Published alongside highlights from the Doris and Stanford Marks Collection, this volume brings together outstanding works to offer the most comprehensive study of Böttger’s stoneware to date.