Who created "America (part of a set of four)"?

America (part of a set of four) was created by Cornelis van Daten the Younger|Dirck Barendsz. in late 17th–early 18th century.

When was "America (part of a set of four)" created?

This artwork was created late 17th–early 18th century.

What medium is "America (part of a set of four)"?

America (part of a set of four) is Tin-glazed earthenware.

Is "America (part of a set of four)" in the public domain?

Yes, America (part of a set of four) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

America (part of a set of four)

Cornelis van Daten the Younger|Dirck Barendsz.

late 17th–early 18th century

Medium

Tin-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

1 1/16 × 8 3/4 in. (2.7 × 22.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Pottery

Culture

German, Frankfurt

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959

Accession Number

59.208.33

Tags

BirdsFemale NudesLandscapesTrees

Art Historical Context

Discover the enchanting *America*, a petite tin-glazed earthenware from late 17th- to early 18th-century, Germany. Crafted Cornelis van Daten the Younger Dirck Barendsz., this slender piece (just over 8 inches long and a mere 1 inch high) to a rare set of four, each symbolizing a continent in the Baroque tradition of allegorical art. Produced in Frankfurt's vibrant ceramics workshops, it exemplifies the city's mastery of tin-glazed earthenware—also known as faience—where a white tin oxide glaze provided a smooth canvas for vivid, durable polychrome decoration fired at high temperatures. Vibra...

About the Artist

Cornelis van Daten the Younger|Dirck Barendsz. ( |Netherlandish) · 1638 |1534 –1664 |1592

1638–1664|Netherlandish, Amsterdam 1534–1592 Amsterdam

America (part of a set of four)

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