The maoloica plate is part of a service, known as the Rockingham Service made for the Earl of Malton (later second Marquis of Rockingham) of Wentworth Woodhouse and seemingly brought back after his Grand Tour. It is a characteristic example of CampaniÂ’s work, illustrating a picturesque eroticized allegory. The service was dispersed to Italian private collections in 1948 and this is the first piece known to be acquired by a collection in the UK.
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Title of artwork, date
Time unveiling Truth, 1749
Date supported
2007
Medium and material
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
Diameter: 24.5 cm
Grant
3000
Total cost
7500
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