Plate with the story of Hippomenes and Atalanta
ArtistWorkshop of
Domenego da Venezia
(Italian, died 1570)
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca. 1557-1570
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 4.1 x 25.5 cm (1 5/8 x 10 1/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, verso: 'Hippomene e Talante / fanno a corere' (Hippomenes and Atalanta are running)
DescriptionA Venice Istoriato plate painted with Hippomenes and Atalanta running in a mountainous landscape. The hero holding an apple in each hand.
Print source: Hippomenes and Atalanta, from Ovid's Metamorphosis, with designs by Bernard Salomon. Lyon: Jean de Tournes, 1557.
Print source: Hippomenes and Atalanta, from Ovid's Metamorphosis, with designs by Bernard Salomon. Lyon: Jean de Tournes, 1557.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.380
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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