Palissy Collection

Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1620568 Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum)

Pitcher by Bernard Palissy, potter from Saintes, Charente, 16th century. With helmet spout, scroll handle, sun emblem, mythical scene, and floral pattern. Now in the Victoria Albert Museum

Palissy the potter (engraving)
2808096 Palissy the potter (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palissy the potter.); © Look and Learn

Bernard Palissy, French Huguenot potter
Bernard Palissy (c.1510-c.1589), French Huguenot potter, hydraulics engineer and craftsman, working in his studio. Date: 16th century

French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-10: Decorations on Limoges-vessels (copper-enamelling), Fig 1 in private possession

Palissy at Work
BERNARD PALISSY at work on his invention, surrounded by evidence of failure... his family in despair... and he himself discouraged... Date: 1510 - 1589

Bernard Palissy
BERNARD PALISSY French inventor of pottery technology, harassed for being a protestant but honoured by posterity. Date: 1510 - 1589

Rustic Ware: Dish with Animal and Plant Ornaments, Second half of the16th cen. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Enamelled dish by Bernard Palissy, 16th century, (1870). Palissy (1510-1590) was a French potter and the inventor of rustic ware. He used examples from nature to make moulds for his ceramic pieces

Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). The rim of a dish made using the enamelled pottery technique invented by Bernard Palissy

Palissy Honoured
BERNARD PALISSY pioneer of ceramic technology is honoured with a statue in his native town of Saintes. Date: 1510 - 1589

Palissy at Work - 2
BERNARD PALISSY at work on his breakthrough in ceramic technology. Date: 1510 - 1589

Source Size = 1404 x 3489
Palissy, by R. Townroe, Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum, London, Uk, 1867

A VASE, PALISSY WARE, 16TH CENTURY, 1851 engraving

Oval Basin; Attributed to Bernard Palissy, French, 1510 ? - 1590; France, Europe; about 1550; Lead-glazed earthenware; Object: 47.9 x 36.8 cm (18 7/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

BERNARD PALISSY (1510-1589). French potter. Lithograph

Frontispiece Christies Sale Catalogue Fontaine Collection
The frontispiece of Christies Sale Catalogue of the celebrated Fontaine Collection of Majolica, Henri II ware, Palissy ware, Nevers ware, Limoges enamels; carvings in Ivory

A VASE, PALISSY WARE, 16TH CENTURY, 1851 engraving

BERNARD PALISSY (1510-1589). French potter. Engraving

Bernard Palissy, inventor of enamelled pottery. Japanese print shows Palissy, apparently in a frenzy, burning chairs to keep the furnace going as a woman breast feeding a baby and a boy run in fear

Palissy / Trade Card
BERNARD PALISSY French potter and painter

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Palissy at Work: Unveiling the Artistry of Bernard Palissy Bernard Palissy, a renowned French Huguenot potter from Saintes, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his exquisite creations. His mastery in pottery painting and metal mosaic is celebrated even today. One can witness the brilliance of Palissy's craftsmanship through various artifacts displayed in museums worldwide. Mosaic portraits in the South Kensington Museum showcase his talent for intricately designing enamel on metal during the French Renaissance. A pitcher by Bernard Palissy stands as a testament to his skillful hands and artistic vision. Its intricate details and plant motifs demonstrate his ability to transform clay into captivating works of art. In an engraving titled "Palissy the Potter, " we catch a glimpse of him passionately engrossed in his craft, pouring heart and soul into every piece he creates. This image encapsulates his dedication towards perfecting each artwork. An unknown creator beautifully captured Palissy's rustic ware dish adorned with animal and plant ornaments from the second half of the 16th century. The dish exemplifies how he seamlessly blended nature-inspired elements into functional pieces, creating true masterpieces. Another enamelled dish dating back to the 16th century showcases Palissy's expertise in capturing minute details that breathe life into his creations. Even after centuries have passed, this dish continues to mesmerize viewers with its timeless beauty. Henry Shaw immortalized one such enamelled dish from early 17th century through detailed illustrations in 1843. Shaw's work allows us to appreciate not only Palissy's technical prowess but also highlights how these dishes were treasured throughout history, honored for revolutionizing pottery making techniques during his time; he elevated it from mere utility to extraordinary artistry. His legacy lives on as admirers continue to marvel at his groundbreaking contributions within ceramic arts. Through engravings like "Palissy at Work.