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"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858. Creator: Unknown. "The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858. Creator: Unknown
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"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858. Creator: Unknown. "The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858. Creator: Unknown
"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union, 1858. The name of Bernard Palissy is of European renown in connection with the beautiful ware which he succeeded in perfecting, and which is called after him...the dream of his ambition was the restoration of the lost art of porcelain-enamelling; and, in a long course of efforts and experiments towards realising it, he reduced himself and his family to the greatest distress. At length, when on the eve of success...he found himself in want of a piece of gold...The sole remaining article of value in the possession of the family was his wife's wedding-ring; and after earnest entreaty she was induced to relinquish it...Palissy, intent on the success of his experiment, has taken the little shining bauble from his wife's finger, and holds it lightly poised over the melting-pot in which in another instant it will be immersed. Poor Madame Palissy bears the trial heroically...Two children look on and smile, amused and curious at seeing mamma's ring so unceremoniously disposed of'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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painted by W. J. Grant, is a captivating work of art that tells the story of Bernard Palissy, a European pioneer in the field of porcelain-enamelling. The painting was one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union in 1858. Bernard Palissy's name is synonymous with the beautiful ware that bears his name. His dream was to restore the lost art of porcelain-enamelling, and in his relentless pursuit of success, he and his family were reduced to poverty. On the brink of a breakthrough, Palissy found himself in need of a single piece of gold to complete his experiment. The only remaining valuable possession of the family was Madame Palissy's wedding ring. With heavy heart, she reluctantly surrendered it to her husband. In the painting, Palissy is shown holding the ring above the melting pot, ready to sacrifice it for the sake of his experiment. Madame Palissy endures the trial with heroism, while their two children look on, amused and curious at the unceremonious disposal of their mother's ring. This powerful image, captured by W. J. Grant, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and determination required to achieve greatness. The painting's inclusion as one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union in 1858 is a testament to its artistic merit and historical significance. The story of Bernard Palissy and his family's struggle is a fascinating chapter in European history, and "The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" offers a compelling visual representation of this tale of perseverance and sacrifice.
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