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Dish

1540-1550 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The design is based on one of Raphael's tapestry cartoons, engraved by Parmegiano.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tin-glazed earthenware, painted
Brief description
Dish depicting St. John and St. Peter healing the lame man, probably made by Guido da Merlino workshop, Urbino, 1540-50, tin-glazed earthenware
Physical description
Dish depicting St. John and St. Peter healing the lame man at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 38cm
Gallery label
(16/07/2008)
Dish
Made in Guido da Merlino workshop, Urbino, Italy 1540-50
Tin-glazed earthenware

C.2251-1910 Salting Bequest
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Salting, Esq.
Object history
NB. While the term ‘lame’ has been used in this record, it has since fallen from usage and is now considered offensive. The term is repeated in this record in its original historical context.
Summary
The design is based on one of Raphael's tapestry cartoons, engraved by Parmegiano.
Bibliographic references
  • Rackham, Bernard. Catalogue of Italian maiolica. London : H.M.S.O., 1977.
  • Liverani, G. La fortuna di Raffaello nella maiolica. Faenza. 1968, 4-5. 74 p.
  • Rackham, Bernard. Catalogue of Italian Maiolica, London : H.M.S.O., 1977
Other number
920 - Rackham (1977)
Collection
Accession number
C.2251-1910

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Record createdJuly 16, 2008
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