Dish with scene of the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius
CultureItalian
OriginMontelupo, Tuscany, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Dateca.1560-1610
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 41 cm (3 x 16 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA dish decorated with the scene of the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius on his horse about to leave into the chasm. There are large fruit trees and a building in the background, possibly Montelupo. The rim is rubbed.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.331
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaCollections
Status
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Workshop of Piero Bergantini
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
Artist / Maker: Guido Durantino
ca.1540-1560
Object number: G83.1.403
Artist / Maker: Patanazzi Workshop
ca. 1585-1600
Object number: G83.1.404
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1729-1731
Object number: G83.1.624
Artist / Maker: Painter of the Coal Mine Service
1546
Object number: G83.1.395