Plaquette
16th century (made)
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This plaquette, depicting satyr , bacchante and syrinx, was made after the Martelli Mirror (8717-1863), which was thought to be by the great Florentine sculptor Donatello (1386-1466). But the style of the mirror differs from Donatello's other bronze reliefs. The exquisite detailing suggests that an accomplished goldsmith made it.
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Brief description | Plaquette from the Martelli Mirror. Italian 16th century. |
Physical description | On the left in half-length a bearded satyr. On the right is a becchante filling a horn from her breast. On a staff between the two figures is a syrinx and a mask and above is a herm. There are vine branches on each side. At the foot is an inscription and above is an aged mask. |
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Marks and inscriptions | "NATVRA FOVET QVAE NECESSITAS VRGET" |
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Summary | This plaquette, depicting satyr , bacchante and syrinx, was made after the Martelli Mirror (8717-1863), which was thought to be by the great Florentine sculptor Donatello (1386-1466). But the style of the mirror differs from Donatello's other bronze reliefs. The exquisite detailing suggests that an accomplished goldsmith made it. |
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Accession number | A.11-1927 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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