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Faenza 16th Century

5 works

The sculpture is a ceramic vessel featuring a painted depiction of a cherubic, nude figure holding a vertical rod with a heart attached at the end. The background scene includes stylized mountains and grass. The vessel is painted in blue tones with yellow and hints of green. The figure has pale skin and brown, curly hair, and the material appears to be ceramic or pottery. The vessel is cylindrical with slightly curved sides, a wider base, and a narrow neck. Terracotta brown is visible at the rim and base, creating an aged and rustic appearance.

Albarello with Cupid spearing a heart

Faenza 16th Century

Drug jar with the head of a warrior

Faenza 16th Century

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic jar. The ceramic jar is adorned with vibrant, intricate patterns. The central image is of a figure with a turban and beard, appearing to read or write on a scroll, against a bright yellow background encircled by blue and green foliage motifs. Below this portrait are ornate scrolling and a stylized, yellow mask-like face on a dark blue background. The top and bottom edges of the jar are banded with yellow and turquoise hues. The jar's shape is slightly tapered with a subtle flared top edge.

Albarello with white-bearded physician and trophies of arms

Faenza 16th Century

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic jar with a mythological scene. The jar features a winged cherub, who is blindfolded and seated on a golden blanket. The background shows a natural scene, with green possibly representing grass or water, and distant hills or mountains. The rim of the jar has alternating color patterns with geometric designs. The artwork on the jar suggests a traditional aesthetic typical of European ceramics.

Albarello with blindfolded, bound Cupid

Faenza 16th Century

This is an image of a decorative ceramic plate with a heraldic design. The plate is circular and adorned with a central coat of arms or shield. The shield is divided diagonally by a gold band with two heraldic animals, likely greyhounds, depicted in a running posture with gold stripes. The upper part of the shield contains three gold fleur-de-lis symbols on a blue field. Surrounding the shield is an intricate design of green laurel branches with acorns and yellow floral elements on a blue background. The date "1532" is inscribed on the plate. The ceramic plate combines craftsmanship with rich symbolic imagery, indicative of heraldry. The design reflects a family or regional coat of arms and emphasizes tradition and artistry common in European decorative arts.

Circular plaque with fruited wreath enclosing a shield of arms

Faenza 16th Century