Claude Berthélemy

French, 1555 - 1626

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The sculpture depicts a bearded male figure sitting atop a horse-like creature. The figure is partially nude, with his right arm resting on the creature's head. The sculpture is made of ceramic with a glossy finish and is colored in various shades: the man has a flesh-toned complexion with brown hair and beard, while the sea horse is dark brown. The base of the sculpture has green and blue colors, evoking water. The sculpture showcases intricate detailing in the facial features and wavy lines suggesting the creature's mane or scales. It is medium-sized and allows viewers to observe each aspect clearly in a three-dimensional form.
Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery, Neptune on a Hippocamp, first quarter 17th century, lead-glazed earthenware, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2014.136.355

Neptune on a Hippocamp

Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery · first quarter 17th century · lead-glazed earthenware ·  Accession ID  2014.136.355

The sculpture is a shallow dish with two reclining figures at its center. The figures are human and intertwined, surrounded by small white seashell-shaped elements. The dish is made of ceramic with various colors. The material has a three-dimensional appearance and is detailed. The colors used are greens, blues, and flesh tones with a deep blue shade on the outer rim, giving it a lush and colorful look with naturalistic elements.
Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery, "Gondola" with Bacchus and Ceres, late 16th/early 17th century, lead-glazed earthenware, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2015.19.4062

"Gondola" with Bacchus and Ceres

Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery · late 16th/early 17th century · lead-glazed earthenware ·  Accession ID  2015.19.4062

The sculpture depicts a woman seated and nursing an infant who is wrapped in swaddling clothes. The woman wears a headscarf and a gown with a blue top and a grayish-blue skirt. The infant is positioned horizontally across her lap, with both hands cradling the baby securely. The sculpture is made from a material that has a glazed, smooth surface. The colors include a creamy tone for both the woman's skin and the baby's swaddling cloth, while the woman’s attire adds a touch of color with its blue and gray shades. The sculpture's life-like size and detail allow us to appreciate the realistic depiction of the maternal subject.
Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery, The Nurse, c. 1608, lead-glazed earthenware, Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926), 2014.136.356

The Nurse

Fontainebleau Pottery, Avon Pottery · c. 1608 · lead-glazed earthenware ·  Accession ID  2014.136.356