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Relief, workshop of Della Robbia, 1520-1540
workshop of della Robbia

Relief

1520-1540 · Relief · 51 × 45.3 cm

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Yes, on view now

Where is “Relief” now? Victoria and Albert Museum, Medieval & Renaissance, Room 50a, The Paul and Jill Ruddock Gallery, London. Yes, on view now. Checked September 25, 2026.

Victoria and Albert Museum

London, United Kingdom

RoomMedieval & Renaissance, Room 50a, The Paul and Jill Ruddock Gallery

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On public display.

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About the sculpture

The Della Rena family were nobles from Prato, just outside Florence. The family occupied various administrative positions at the Medici court and this coat of arms (stemma) was displayed prominently above the door of their villa.

Stemme (pl) such as this were a visible sign of status and ownership. Designs could take many forms but normally consisted of a central shield which was decorated in line with a family or individual's heraldic tradition, in this case in azure (blue) with a barrulet between three stars. In general, coats of arms showed a person’s rank, dignity, title and jurisdiction but in this instance also highlights family and group identity.

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Details

Accession number
4517-1858

What it shows

Shield of arms

In the catalog

SculptureTerracotta and ceramicsRenaissance16th centuryFlorence

Sources

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