Footed Dish Depicting Abraham and Isaac
Ludovico and Angelo Picchi
c. 1545–63
Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Dimensions
7 × 27.3 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Decorative Art and Design
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Mather
Accession Number
1945.125
About this artwork
During the Renaissance, scenes from the Christian Bible were prominently featured on maiolica, covering the surface in a style called istoriato (decorated with stories). This plate depicts a scene an Old Testament narrative in which Abraham believes that God wants him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Before he can carry out the deed, God sends a ram to sacrifice instead.
About the Artist
Ludovico and Angelo Picchi (Italian) · 1500 –1599
Italian, active Castel Durante, mid-16th century