Storage jar (albarello) with a profile portrait. Culture: Italian, probably Naples or Naples district. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 12 9/16 × 5 3/8 × 5 3/8 in. (31.9 × 13.7 × 13.7 cm). Date: ca. 1480-1500.The distinctive profile of the man depicted on this storage jar might suggest that it is the portrait of a specific individual. It has been proposed that it represents King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498), who invaded Italy in 1494-95 and attempted, without success, to seize the throne of Naples. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Brand: Album Archivo
SKU: 4409-17353199
Availability: InStock

This asset has restrictions and cannot be purchased online. Get in touch for more details.

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Storage jar (albarello) with a profile portrait. Culture: Italian, probably Naples or Naples district. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 12 9/16 × 5 3/8 × 5 3/8 in. (31.9 × 13.7 × 13.7 cm). Date: ca. 1480-1500.The distinctive profile of the man depicted on this storage jar might suggest that it is the portrait of a specific individual. It has been proposed that it represents King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498), who invaded Italy in 1494-95 and attempted, without success, to seize the throne of Naples. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. by Album/Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY/Album Archivo is available for licensing today.