Inspired by the acquisition of the acquisition of the William A. Clark maiolica collection from the Corcoran Gallery of Art, this exhibition highlights the impact of Renaissance prints on maiolica and bronze plaquettes. The printed designs of artists such as Andrea Mantegna, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Albrecht Dürer are examined in relationship to their translation onto ceramics and bronze. The exhibition tells the story of this translation process, which created a shared visual canon across artistic media and geographical boundaries. The first exhibition of its kind in the United States, it is accompanied by a publication that provides a comprehensive introduction to different aspects of the phenomenon. The catalogue is by Jamie Gabbarelli with contributions by Jonathan Bober.
For more information: https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2018/sharing-images-renaissance-prints-into-maiolica-and-bronze.html
