Wapenschild met griffioen van de familie Martelli
ca. 1470 - ca. 1480
Medium
maiolica
Dimensions
48.5; 79; 124.5
About this artwork
hoogte 124,5 cm x breedte 79 cm x gewicht 48,5 kg
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the vibrant world of Renaissance Florence, *Wapenschild met griffioen van de familie Mart* (Coat of Arms with Griffin of the Martelli Family is a striking maiolica masterpiece by Luca della Robbia, around 1470–1480. This monumental shield, standing over four feet tall (124.5 cm high × 79 cm wide) and weighing a substantial 48.5 kg, proudly displays the heraldic griffin—a mythical creature symbolizing strength and vigilance—for the influential Martelli family, prominent Florentine merchants and patrons of the arts. Luca della Robbia, a pioneering sculptor from the early Renaissance,...