Dish
ca. 1660-80 (made)
| Place of origin |
The Court style of 17th century France was indebted to the influence of Italy. Initially, Nevers (central France) was the leader of French faience production. It's workforce comprised many Italian artists, who brought with them their characteristic painterly style. Native French and popular Far and Middle Eastern sources were also used in the development of a style particularly associated with Nevers.
The decoration on this dish is copied from an engraving by Michel Dorigny, after Simon Vouet (1590-1649).
The decoration on this dish is copied from an engraving by Michel Dorigny, after Simon Vouet (1590-1649).
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | F, NP, NEVERS, 17 |
| Physical description | Plate depicting the Rape of Europa |
| Dimensions |
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| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The Court style of 17th century France was indebted to the influence of Italy. Initially, Nevers (central France) was the leader of French faience production. It's workforce comprised many Italian artists, who brought with them their characteristic painterly style. Native French and popular Far and Middle Eastern sources were also used in the development of a style particularly associated with Nevers. The decoration on this dish is copied from an engraving by Michel Dorigny, after Simon Vouet (1590-1649). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 363-1870 |
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| Record created | November 3, 2006 |
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