Plaque with Ganymede

mid 16th century

Pierre Reymond

Associated Names
Pierre Reymond

Artist, French, c. 1513 - after 1584

This is a painting of a cherub-like figure riding a mythological creature amidst clouds and a starry sky. The image depicts a cherub-like, winged figure sitting astride a large, mythical creature resembling a griffin, which has the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle. The creature is enveloped in swirling clouds and tiny golden stars dot the dark background. Cropped golden borders enclose the composition.

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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

    1961.9.183

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

Q62286577

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