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Pacini

active c. 1860-1880

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Blue floral patterns adorn this bulb-shaped white flask made of imitation porcelain. The round opening at the top of the flask has a low lip. The rounded vessel tapers from wide shoulders to a narrower flared foot at the bottom. There are two handles on either side of the top opening and a short spout near the rim directly between them. The rim is decorated with dots set within squares, and the handles are painted with blue stripes.
Medici Porcelain Factory, Flask, c. 1575/1587, or slightly later, imitation porcelain (a version of soft-paste porcelain), Widener Collection, 1942.9.354

Flask

Medici Porcelain Factory · c. 1575/1587, or slightly later · imitation porcelain (a version of soft-paste porcelain) ·  Accession ID  1942.9.354

This is a drawing of a pastoral scene depicting figures in nature. The image is an intricately detailed line drawing set during a moment of rest under large trees, with foliage forming a canopy overhead. In the central part of the scene, a seated figure is depicted beside a small animal lying on the ground. Other figures are gathered around, one reclining and another in a kneeling position, seemingly offering something. The landscape features trees and possibly a body of water in the background. Textural details are evident in the pattern of leaves and the folds of drapery, adding depth to the scene.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration, 1752, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.16.140

The Rest on the Flight with Joseph in Adoration

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · 1752 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.140

The image shows several individuals gathered in a pastoral setting. In the center, a woman holds a child, both with halos. Beside her, a man with a beard holds a staff. To the right, a winged figure guides a donkey, which stands near the bearded man. On the left, another man looks on. The scene includes a thatched roof, a wooden structure in the background, and textured ground. The image appears to be an etching or drawing in black and white.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave, published 1753, etching [proof], Rosenwald Collection, 1951.16.122

Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1753 · etching [proof] ·  Accession ID  1951.16.122

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is dark brown with gold embossing. The central design features a coat of arms surrounded by flourishes and scrollwork. The edges of the cover also have gold embellishments.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Title Page, published 1749, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.16.102

Title Page

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1749 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.102

The image shows a group of figures in a rustic outdoor setting. In the center, a figure cradles a child. Another figure stands nearby with a staff next to a donkey. An angelic figure gestures towards the donkey. The background features aged wooden doors and stone structures, creating a humble atmosphere. The drawing style is detailed and captures the scene in a single moment.
Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave, published 1753, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.16.123

Joseph and Mary Prepare to Leave

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1753 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.123

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Stazione I: Gesu condannato a morte (First Station: Jesus is Condemned to Death)

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1749 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.104

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The Holy Family at the Bank of the River

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1753 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.135

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Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1753 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.124

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Stazione VIII: Consola le donne piagenti (Eighth Station: Jesus Consoles the Weeping Women)

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1749 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.111

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The Flight, Holy Family at the Right, Joseph Looking to the Left

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo · published 1753 · etching ·  Accession ID  1951.16.152

Bibliography

1882

  • Davillier, Jean Charles. Les origines de la porcelaine en Europe. Paris and London, 1882: 116-117, no. 32.