Provenance

De Monville

French, probably died by 1837

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This is a painting of a circular scene depicting an outdoor woodland landscape. Trees with green foliage frame the scene on either side, while a yellow snake coils around one of the trees on the right. In the center is a stone altar with carvings, atop which burns a fire, illuminating the surroundings. Above the fire is a symbol or coat of arms on a scroll-like structure. In the background, a ship sails on a body of water, and mountainous landforms can be seen on the horizon. Several figures sit or stand around the central fire, wearing robes.
Italian 16th Century, Broad-rimmed bowl with the sacrifice of the Greeks at Aulis and the omen of the serpent devouring nine birds, interpreted by the priest Calchas; arms of Anne de Montmorency, 1535, tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica), Widener Collection, 1942.9.346

Broad-rimmed bowl with the sacrifice of the Greeks at Aulis and the omen of the serpent devouring nine birds, interpreted by the priest Calchas; arms of Anne de Montmorency

Italian 16th Century · 1535 · tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.346

Bibliography

1837

  • Catalogue d'objets d'art et de curiosité de al renaissance...composant la collection de M. De Monville. Auction cat. Paris, 7-10 March 1837.