European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Tile Panel showing an Emblem of Anne de Montmorency, Constable of France 1542 Masséot Abaquesne, French, activity documented 1524 - 1559, died 1564 Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) * Gallery 254, European Art 1500-1850, second floor (Rubenstein Gallery) 2005-130-1a--p Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund, 2005 |
LabelThis panel was originally made as part of a large tiled pavement covering the floor of a lavishly decorated gallery in the Château d’Écouen, near Paris. The emblem is that of Anne de Montmorency, constable of France, for whom the château was constructed.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
