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Joseph Feasts his Brothers Following the Recognition of Benjamin's Innocence

Unknown artist, 1641

The Italian Renaissance maiolica tradition was taken to France by Italian potters and developed in Lyon and Nevers from the late 16th Century. The later development of this tradition in the 17th Century is demonstrated by this large and impressive dish, probably used by a high status family for formal dining. The subject is Joseph with his brothers and the composition is directly copied from a woodcut illustration after Bernard Solomon in a French bible, the 'Quadrins Historiques de la Bible' printed in Lyon in 1553.

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Title of artwork, date

Joseph Feasts his Brothers Following the Recognition of Benjamin's Innocence, 1641

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Earthenware with tin-glaze (maiolica)

Dimensions

Diameter: 44.5 cm

Grant

20000

Total cost

50000

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