Plaque with Ixion

mid 16th century

Pierre Reymond

Associated Names
Pierre Reymond

Artist, French, c. 1513 - after 1584

The image shows two figures intertwined at the center. One figure appears to be holding the other as they rest on cloud-like formations. Both figures are nude, in shades of grey, with softly detailed facial features. The figure on the left has light, short curly hair, while the other has slightly darker curly hair. There are no visible jewelry or objects held by either figure. The background features a dark sky with small golden star-like patterns. The image edges show signs of wear, giving it a vintage appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    enamel painted on copper

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.6 x 9.3 cm (3 x 3 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1961.9.184

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Trivulzio Collection, Milan. (Count Alessandro Contini Bonacossi, Florence); purchased by Samuel H. Kress, New York, by 1937;[1] gift 1961 to NGA.
[1] Arthur M. Hind to NGA chief curator John Walker, 12 June 1951, in NGA curatorial files.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1993

  • Distelberger, Rudolf, Alison Luchs, Philippe Verdier, and Timonthy H. Wilson. Western Decorative Arts, Part I: Medieval, Renaissance, and Historicizing Styles including Metalwork, Enamels, and Ceramics. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. Washington, D.C., 1993: 95-96, repro. 96.

Wikidata ID

Q62286642

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