Sun
Relief
second half of 15th century (made)
second half of 15th century (made)
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This relief in polychrome enamelled terracotta represents the sun from the upper left part of a Crucifixion altarpiece. It is made by Benedetto Buglioni (1459/60-1521) in Florence.
Benedetto Buglioni is said (Vasari) to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior.
Benedetto Buglioni is said (Vasari) to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior.
Object details
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| Title | Sun (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Relief in polychrome enamelled terracotta |
| Brief description | Relief, polychrome enamelled terracotta, representing a sun, by Benedetto Buglioni, Florence, second half 15th century. |
| Physical description | Relief in polychrome enamelled terracotta, showing a head with down-turned or closed eyes surrounded by rays. The head and rays are enamelled in orange, and the background is dark blue. It represents the sun from the upper left part of a Crucifixion altarpiece. |
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| Summary | This relief in polychrome enamelled terracotta represents the sun from the upper left part of a Crucifixion altarpiece. It is made by Benedetto Buglioni (1459/60-1521) in Florence. Benedetto Buglioni is said (Vasari) to have learned the art of enamelled terracotta from a woman employed in Andrea della Robbia's house. He appears to have worked in Florence at the same time as Andrea, but the products of his workshop are considered both technically and artistically inferior. |
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| Accession number | 7843-1861 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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