Dish with Scene from the Story of Daphne and Apollo
ArtistWorkshop of
Domenego da Venezia
(Italian, died 1570)
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1555-1570
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica); Wheel-thrown
DimensionsOverall: 6.1 x 30 cm (2 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA large Venice Istoriato saucer-dish painted with the metamorphosis of Daphne with Apollo embracing the nymph as she turns into a tree. Cupid with garlands is flying above, a shepherd is playing pipes, and another is standing in the landscape with distant water and mountains.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.381
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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