Dish
1533 (made)
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In 16th century Italy wealthy aristocratic patrons could order large maiolica services decorated with paintings by talented artists. They were painted in the 'istoriato' style, with scenes from history. Such services were probably used on grand occasions. They were also intended for display. Today individual pieces are to be found in collections all over the world.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Tin-glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Tin-glazed earthenware dish depicting the Marriage of Ninus and Semiramis, and the arms of Gonzaga impaling Paleologo, painted by Francesco Xanto Avelli, Urbino, dated 1533 |
| Physical description | Tin-glazed earthenware dish (maiolica) |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'M.D.XXXIII Hor uedi la magnanima Reina chuna treccia riuolta, e, laltra sparsa corse alla, Babilonica ruina. Nel. I. libro di Trogo Pompeio'; 'Fra: Xato. A Rouigo i urbino'
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| Gallery label | DISH
Dated 1533
Francesco Xanto Avelli (1486/7?-1542?)
The scene on this dish derives from an engraved copy of a work by the much-admired Italian artist Raphael. It was executed by the painter and poet Francesco Avelli, whose signature appears on the back. His choice of subject matter shows the Greek general Alexander overcome with love for Roxana, daughter of King Oxyartes.
Italy, Urbino
Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica); originally with a foot
With the arms of Margherita Paleologo of Monferrato, wife of Federigo Gonzaga, 1st Duke of Mantua
Museum no. 1748-1855(2008) |
| Object history | Purchase, formerly Bernal Collection. |
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| Summary | In 16th century Italy wealthy aristocratic patrons could order large maiolica services decorated with paintings by talented artists. They were painted in the 'istoriato' style, with scenes from history. Such services were probably used on grand occasions. They were also intended for display. Today individual pieces are to be found in collections all over the world. |
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| Other number | 632 - Rackham (1977) |
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| Accession number | 1748-1855 |
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| Record created | November 22, 2002 |
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