Europe (part of a set of four)
The scene on these plates (59.208.30–.33) are copied from engravings by Johannes Sadeler (1550–1600), dated 1581) of designs by Dirk Barendsz (1534–1592).
Artwork Details
- Title: Europe (part of a set of four)
- Artist: After an engraving by Johann Sadeler I (Netherlandish, Brussels 1550–1600/1601 Venice)
- Designer: After designs by Dirck Barendsz. (Netherlandish, Amsterdam 1534–1592 Amsterdam)
- Former Attribution: After a composition by Cornelis van Daten the Younger (1638–1664)
- Date: late 17th–early 18th century
- Culture: German, Frankfurt
- Medium: Tin-glazed earthenware
- Dimensions: 1 1/16 × 8 3/4 in. (2.7 × 22.2 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
- Credit Line: Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
- Object Number: 59.208.30
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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