Plate with Paris Killing Achilles and arms of the Calini family ca. 1525 Nicolo da Gabriele Sbraghe Classical mythology and biblical history are the most popular themes found on Renaissance maiolica. For inspiration, painters looked to widely circulated prints, carefully modifying the rectangular compositions to better suit the round, contoured surfaces of tableware. Here, the artist altered a print by pushing the storys most important elements—such as Achilless vulnerable heel—to the edge of the plate so that they would remain visible regardless of the presence of food.. Plate with Paris Killing Achilles and arms of the Calini family 186689
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