A Master of Liturgical Goldwork: The Legacy of Iver Windfeldt Buch The late eighteenth century was an era defined by profound cultural exchanges and the opulent splendor of imperial courts, a period where the boundaries between Norway and Russia were bridged by extraordinary individual talent. Standing at the heart of this artistic intersection was Iver Windfeldt Buch (1749–1811), a goldsmith whose career transcended his origins in Drammen to reach the glittering heights of the Russian imperial landscape. His life’s work represents more than mere craftsmanship; it is a testament to the era's…