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Plate with Hippomenes and Atalanta

Artist (Italian, died 1570)
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1555-1570
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 4.1 x 25.5 cm (1 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, verso: 'Hippomene e Talante / fanno a corere'
DescriptionA Venice Istoriato plate painted with Hippomenes and Atalanta running in a mountainous landscape. The hero holding an apple in each hand.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.380
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Italian Earthenware - Maiolica
Status
On view
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