Lithophanes reveal their magic in flickering backlight. As decorative pieces hanging in windows or crafted into light screens, lamps, and warming trays, the relief representations on porcelain gained increasing popularity in the mid-19th century. Their imagery impressively reflects the living and domestic world of the rising bourgeoisie. Common themes include genre scenes, idyllic landscapes, tranquil urban settings, and copies of paintings. K. W. Steckelings provides a comprehensive account of the history of lithophanes. In addition to porcelain objects, special forms are also considered. This volume is particularly valuable for collectors and enthusiasts due to its contextualization of lithophanes within the historical development of manufactories from the 18th to the 20th century, with their production reaching its peak in France and Germany.