Tiles with the devices of Claude d'Urfé by Masséot Abaquesne

Tiles with the devices of Claude d'Urfé 1552 - 1565

ceramic, sculpture

natural stone pattern

wood texture

abstract painting

water colours

ceramic

tile art

street graffiti

sculpture

wooden texture

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

decorative-art

watercolor

This set of encaustic tiles by Masséot Abaquesne, dated 1552-1565, features the monogram of Claude d'Urfé. The central motif is a stylized "C" and "D" intertwined with ornate scrolls, surrounded by decorative patterns including foliage and fruit. This intricate design, typical of 16th-century French Renaissance decorative arts, showcases Abaquesne's masterful skill in combining vibrant blues, yellows, and oranges in glazed ceramic. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this unique piece offers a glimpse into the luxurious interiors of the French aristocracy.