Dish depicting the Crucifixion
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca. 1550
MediumEarthenware with slip, coloured oxides, and lead glaze
DimensionsOverall: 7 × 37 cm (2 3/4 × 14 9/16 in.)
MarkingsNone; inscription on banner 'INRI'
DescriptionA rare Northern Italian 'Sgraffiato' dish decorated in the centre with the Crucifixion, showing Christ on the cross in the centre between the two thieves. The border has a band of leaf scrolls, painted in blue, green, and ochre.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.371
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Winterthur
ca.1650
Object number: G96.5.418
