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Vase

Based on an engraving in the 1676 translation by Isaac de Benserade French
1680–1700
Not on view
The vase is decorated with a scene from the story of Atalanta and Milanion in Ovid's Metamorphoses, based on an engraving in the translation by the court poet Isaac Benserade (1613–1691) published in 1676 (see 34.17.1).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Vase
  • Artist: Based on an engraving in the 1676 translation by Isaac de Benserade
  • Date: 1680–1700
  • Culture: French, Nevers
  • Medium: Earthenware
  • Dimensions: Height: 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Pottery
  • Credit Line: Gift of Alfred Duane Pell, 1902
  • Object Number: 02.6.274
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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