Dish with the Fall of Troy
ArtistWorkshop of
Guido Durantino
(Italian, 1515 - 1576)
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Date1535
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 45 cm (1 15/16 x 17 11/16 in.)
MarkingsInscription, verso: 'Como fu la gra ruina de Troia finta in Questo piatto / 1535' (Thus was the great ruin of Troy painted on this dish / 1535)
DescriptionA large Urbino Incendio Istoriato dish painted by Guide Durantino with Aeneas leaving burning Troy with Anchises on his shoulder and Ascanius at his feet. In the centre, washing his hands in the Scamander whilst, his father stands holding their household god, (Lares et Penates) a river god reclining nude at the source. There is a temple hidden in the trees to the left, and there are buildings in the distant landscape beyond. The reverse is in blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.389
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
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