Dish with scene of the Fall of Troy

ArtistWorkshop of Guido Durantino (Italian, 1515 - 1576)

CultureItalian

OriginUrbino, The Marches, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Date1535

MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

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'

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 Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

Collections

Status

On view