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After an engraving by Odoardo Fialetti Italian
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The scene of Venus combing Cupid's hair is after an engraving by Odoardo Fialetti (1573–1638) from the series "Scherzi d'Amore" (Sport of Love) published in Venice in 1617.
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Title: Plate with Venus combing Cupid's hair
Artist:
After an engraving by Odoardo Fialetti (Italian, Bologna 1573–1637/38 Venice)
Date: mid-17th century
Culture: French, Nevers
Medium: Faience (tin-glazed earthenware)
Dimensions: Diameter: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Accession Number: 17.190.1812
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