This refined, figural rendering was probably executed by nicola da urbino, who introduced the decorative style of using the entire surface of a form to convey a narrative scene (istoriato). Maiolica designs such as this one depicting abraham and isaac, often derived from contemporary print sources. After a colorful design had been fired, the dish was usually sent to gubbio, a town famous for its luster work, where iridescent highlights would be applied. Date: 1520. Place of creation: Italy, Urbino, 16th century. Dimensions: Diameter: 7 x 27.3 cm (2 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.). Medium: tin-glazed earthenware. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Clevelandart 1945.125
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