Plate with scenes from the story of Leda and the swan
Artist
Franco Xanto Avelli
(Italian, 1487-1542)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1530
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 4.6 x 26 cm (1 13/16 x 10 1/4 in.)
MarkingsInscription verso: 'Giove fece de Leda il.. / ere pregno. / fabula '
DescriptionAn Urbino Istoriato plate decorated in the manner of Francesco Xanto Avelli with scenes from the story of Leda and the Swan. It is showing on the left Cupid with Jove already partly in the form of a swan, and on the right his encounter with Leda. There is a shield bearing three addorsed crescents hanging above.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.387
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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