Plate with the story of Icarus
ArtistPainting attributed to
Franco Xanto Avelli
(Italian, 1487-1542)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1525
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOutside Diameter: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)
Markingssigning FR
DescriptionIstoriato plate, with a scene of Icarus shown in the sky with his father Daedalus. They are above a group of people on a river bank. There is a city and mountains in the background.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.333
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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