The design is copied in reverse from a famous Italian engraving of circa 1510-20 by Marcantonio Raimondi after Raphael, which was copied by Marco da Ravenna. Impressions of both prints are in the British Museum. Marcantonio's print was greatly admired in Italy and had a long history of use by Italian maiolica painters in the 16th Century. This plate is particularly important as it is signed by Lefebvre, a known maker from Nevers, France and documents the way in which Italian Renaissance maiolica tradition was taken to France by Italian potters and developed in Nevers.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Judgement of Paris, c. 1633–1640
Date supported
2008
Medium and material
Tin glazed plate
Dimensions
Diameter: 45.5 cm
Grant
30000
Total cost
55000
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