Albarello (drug jar) with the martyrdom of St. Sebastian
CultureItalian
OriginPalermo, Sicily, Italy
PeriodItalian Renaissance
Datec.1600-1650
MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 28.5 cm (11 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Sicilian albarello of waisted cylindrical shape, decorated with an oval panel showing the martyrdom of St. Sebastian within an 'egg and dart' border in ochre reserved on a blue ground. It is painted with military trophies in black and yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.374
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
Italian Earthenware - MaiolicaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
c.1550
Object number: G83.1.355.1-2
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
c.1550
Object number: G83.1.354a-b
Artist / Maker: Giovanni Maria
c.1505-1525
Object number: G83.1.323
Artist / Maker: Virgiliotto Calamelli
1549
Object number: G83.1.353a-b