European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Dish with a Triton Made in Urbino, Italy, Europec. 1579 or later Possibly workshop of the Patanazzi family, Italian (active Urbino) Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) * Gallery 250, European Art 1500-1850, second floor 1999-99-1 125th Anniversary Acquisition. The Howard I. and Janet H. Stein Collection, 1999 |
LabelThe difference of painting styles between the central image and the surrounding border point to the execution by two artists. Numerous pieces of maiolica depict triumphant sea creatures, subjects generally popular in Renaissance art. The Patanazzi—a dynasty active for several generations—continued the style of the Fontana family, to whom they were related, into the seventeenth century.* 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. |
