Broad-rimmed plate with Jupiter embracing a nymph
ArtistAttributed to the Workshop of
Orazio Fontana
(Italian, died 1571)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1560
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, press moulded, and thrown.
DimensionsOutside Diameter: 24.5 cm (9 5/8 in.)
MarkingsInscription verso, 'Giove' in blue
DescriptionAn Urbino Istoriato dish of cardinal's hat form, the right-hand side with Jupiter embracing a nymph among a cloud of flame. His eagle is perched on a thunderbolt beside him. There is an excited faun grasping a trident approaching from the left and Cupid flying above.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.401
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Orazio Fontana
c.1531-1544
Object number: G83.1.388
Artist / Maker: Milan Marsyas Painter
c.1530-1535
Object number: G83.1.386
Artist / Maker: Domenego da Venezia
c.1555-1570
Object number: G83.1.381
Artist / Maker: Giovanni Maria
c.1505-1525
Object number: G83.1.323
Artist / Maker: Maestro Giorgio Andreoli
c.1525
Object number: G83.1.365
Artist / Maker: Guido Durantino
c.1540-1560
Object number: G83.1.403
