Limoges Enamel Plate "centaur Nessus".

Limoges enamel plate featuring Deianeira and the Centaur Nessus. In Ovid's Metamorphosis, Hercules marriesDeianeira after conquering Achelous and puts her in the care of Nessus, a centaur, who offersto help her cross the Euenos river. While Hercules floatsaway, Nessus, who isin love with the princess, triesto abduct her. Realizing thedeception, Hercules killsthe centaur with an arrow poisoned by the Lernaean Hydra. The dramatic nature of this scene is highlighted by the movement of the waves and Deianeira's brightly-colored, billowing fabric. The creator of this enamel plaque was inspired by Guido Reni's painting, Déjaneire enlevée par le centaure Nessus(1617-1621), currently conserved in the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The plate dates from the late 18th century, with a gilt wood frame from the 17th century. A label on the back reads: Raymond.
Dim with frame:
L: 13.6 in, H: 14.4 in
L: 34.5 cm,H: 36.5 cm
Dim without frame:
L: 10,6 in, H: 11,4in
L: 27 cm, H: 29cm
Prix: 16500€
REF:4600