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The Montauri Birth Tray, 25th April, 1428 (tempera, gilt & silver on panel)
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The Montauri Birth Tray, 25th April, 1428 (tempera, gilt & silver on panel)
3703521 The Montauri Birth Tray, 25th April, 1428 (tempera, gilt & silver on panel) by Fruosino, Batrolomeo di (1366/69-1441); diam: 71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of a confinement scene
insribed with a date on the lower edge of the recto, QUESTO SI FE A DI XXV DAPRILE NEL MILLE QUATTROCENTO VENTOTTO (This was made on the 25th of April, 1428); and inscribed on the verso, FACCIA IDDIO SANA OGNI DONNA CHFFIGLIA EPADRI LORO... RO... ERNATO SIA SANZA NOIA ORICHDIA ISONO UNBANBOLIN CHESULI... A DIMORO FO LAPISCIA DARIENTO EDORO (May God give health to every woman who gives birth and to the childs father... may [the child] be born without fatigue or danger. I am a baby who lives on a [rock]... and I make urine of silver and gold)
Possibly commissioned by Tommaso di Paolo Montauri (documented 1437-1469), Siena, on the occasion of the birth of his son Paolo di Tommaso Montauri. Earliest known dated desco da parto
In the collection of the New York Historical Society 1867-1995); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23153338
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Aristocratic Attendant Attendants Birth Born Celebrating Childbirth Cleaner Cleaning Lady Commemorative Congratulating Congratulations Early Renaissance Florentine Giving Birth Governess Grand Harp Harpist Housekeeper Housemaid Maids Midwife Motherhood Palazzo Servants Serving Soothing Tray Beds Desco Da Parto Dodecagonal Lying In Maid Newborn Noble Social History
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This print showcases "The Montauri Birth Tray" created by Italian artist Fruosino, Batrolomeo di in 1428. The tempera, gilt, and silver on panel artwork measures 71.8 cm in diameter and is currently held in a private collection. The birth tray depicts a confinement scene and bears an inscription on the lower edge of the recto that reads, "QUESTO SI FE A DI XXV DAPRILE NEL MILLE QUATTROCENTO VENTOTTO" (This was made on the 25th of April, 1428). On the verso, another inscription can be found: "FACCIA IDDIO SANA OGNI DONNA CHFFIGLIA EPADRI LORO. . . RO. . . ERNATO SIA SANZA NOIA ORICHDIA ISONO UNBANBOLIN CHESULI. . . A DIMORO FO LAPISCIA DARIENTO EDORO" (May God give health to every woman who gives birth and to the child's father… may [the child] be born without fatigue or danger. I am a baby who lives on a [rock]… and I make urine of silver and gold). It is believed that this remarkable piece was commissioned by Tommaso di Paolo Montauri around the time his son Paolo di Tommaso Montauri was born. This makes it potentially one of the earliest known dated desco da parto (birth trays) in existence. Previously housed at the New York Historical Society from 1867 to 1995, this exquisite artwork offers us a glimpse into Renaissance childbirth customs while showcasing Fruosino's exceptional artistic skills.
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