Plate with the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius

Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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Plate with the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius

c. 1560-1570

Probably workshop of Guido Durantino (Italian (active Urbino), documented 1516–1576) , or workshop of Orazio Fontana (Italian (active Urbino), c. 1510–1571)

The ancient Roman legend about the self-sacrifice of a brave general, Marcus Curtius, was a popular subject in Renaissance art.

Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

Object Details

Titles:

Plate with the Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius

Date:

c. 1560-1570

Artists:

Probably workshop of Guido Durantino (Italian (active Urbino), documented 1516–1576) , or workshop of Orazio Fontana (Italian (active Urbino), c. 1510–1571)

Medium:

Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)

Dimensions:

1 15/16 x 17 1/16 inches (4.9 x 43.3 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Elizabeth Wandell Smith Fund, 1951

Accession Number:

1951-107-3

Geography:

Made in Urbino, Italy, Europe

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Gallery 350, European Art 1500-1850, third floor

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