Piatto Istoriato In Majolica Of Urbino, Collaborator Of Francesco Xanto Avelli Datato 1534
Urbino majolica decorated plate by a collaborator of Francesco Xanto Avelli, depicting the story of Pyramus and Thisbe.
Dated 1534.
Inscription on the reverse: +1534 'Vedi Piramo/ e, Tisbe insieme a/ L'ombra/ In. Urbino'.
The inscription on the reverse, describing the mythological tale, is taken from Petrarch's Triumph of Love (III, 20).
A plate with the same composition, figures, date, and inscription is held at Polesden Lacey (National Trust) and has been analyzed by Mallet. Both compositions are based on engravings used by Xanto Avelli.
https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/1245536
Dated 1534.
Inscription on the reverse: +1534 'Vedi Piramo/ e, Tisbe insieme a/ L'ombra/ In. Urbino'.
The inscription on the reverse, describing the mythological tale, is taken from Petrarch's Triumph of Love (III, 20).
A plate with the same composition, figures, date, and inscription is held at Polesden Lacey (National Trust) and has been analyzed by Mallet. Both compositions are based on engravings used by Xanto Avelli.
https://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/1245536
28 000 €
Period: 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Diameter: 26
Reference (ID): 1704143
Availability: In stock
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