Bowl with Daphne and Apollo
CultureItalian
OriginVenice, The Veneto, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca. 1550
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 6.1 x 30 cm (2 3/8 x 11 13/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA large Venice Istoriato saucer-dish painted with the metamorphosis of Daphne with Apollo embracing the nymph as she turns into a tree. Cupid with garlands is flying above, a shepherd is playing pipes, and another is standing in the landscape with distant water and mountains.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.381
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Domenego da Venezia
ca. 1557-1570
Object number: G83.1.380
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ca.1765
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ca.1750-1755
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ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
