AN FRENCH (LYON) MAIOLICA ISTORIATO DISH
Second half of the 16th century
Of cardinal's hat form, painted in colours with the Last Supper
10in. (25.4cm.) diam.
Provenance
with Le Vieux Manoir, Paris November, 1984
Sale room notice
The description should read:
A FRENCH (LYON) MAIOLICA ISTORIATO DISH
Second half of the 16th century
Lot Essay
The present scene is loosely based on an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi after a painting by Rafael. CF. Illustrated Bartsch, vol. 26, figs. 26 (33) and 27 (33)