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Click to view high resolution image Title: Desco da parto [Birth tray] depicting The Triumph of Love Creator: Apollonio di Giovanni, painter; Marco del Buono, painter Description: Birth trays such as this were originally used for bringing food to pregnant women. Eventually, they became traditional childbirth gifts. Here, the personification of love stands on a chariot. In the center foreground Phyllis rides the humiliated Aristotle. To the right Delilah cuts the sleeping Samson's hair. Source: Wikimedia Commons Rights: Public Domain Subject (See Also): Aristotle Birth Trays Delilah (Biblical Figure) Personification Phyllis, Lover of Aristotle Samson (Biblical Figure) Geographic Area: Italy Century: 15 Date: ca. 1453-1455 Related Work: Reverse view available from National Gallery: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/painting Current Location: London, National Gallery, NG3898 Original Location: Artistic Type (Category): Digital images; Paintings Artistic Type (Material/Technique): Tempera; Wood; Wooden tray Donor: Height/Width/Length(cm): 61.8/62.1/ Inscription: Related Resources:

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