Cistern

Interior decoration after an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi Italian
Possibly after a composition by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) Italian
Possibly after a composition by Giulio Romano Italian
ca. 1550 or later
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cistern
  • Artist: Interior decoration after an engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, Argini (?) ca. 1480–before 1534 Bologna (?))
  • Artist: Possibly after a composition by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi) (Italian, Urbino 1483–1520 Rome) or
  • Artist: Possibly after a composition by Giulio Romano (Italian, Rome 1499?–1546 Mantua)
  • Date: ca. 1550 or later
  • Culture: Italian, Urbino
  • Medium: Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)
  • Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 9 3/4 × 19 1/2 × 15 3/4 in. (24.8 × 49.5 × 40 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Julia A. Berwind, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.225.89
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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