Plate with scene of Roman soldiers
CultureItalian
OriginUrbino, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1550
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOutside Diameter: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionAn Urbino Istoriato plate of a cardinal's hat form, painted with a Roman general encouraging his troops to the attack with a retinue of trumpeters and horn-blowers. It is in a mountainous landscape flanked by trees.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.394
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaCollections
Status
On view
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