Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures

Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century Italian

Related to Giovanni Andrea Maglioli Italian

1570–1620

Not on view

Semi-circular design for the decoration of a round plate or vessel. In the center, a circular compartment has been left blank. It is surrounded by two borders. The inner border is wider and shows a nautical landscape containing three small scenes with sea centaurs. The outer border shows various kinds of fantastical sea creatures.

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Title: Semi-Circular Design of Battle of Sea Gods with Border of Sea Creatures
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, late 16th century
Artist: Related to Giovanni Andrea Maglioli (Italian, active 1580–1610)
Date: 1570–1620
Medium: Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over black chalk
Dimensions: 10 x 18 1/8 in. (25.4 x 46 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1966
Object Number: 66.630.68
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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