URBINO. Cup in majolica with polychrome decoration of Hero and Leander. On the reverse side the inscription Leandre in mare te era la sinestra (a restored piece on the edge extended by a crack). Workshop of Xanto Avelli. 16th century, circa 1530-40. Diameter: 22.5 cm This subject, taken from Greek mythology and popularized by the Latin poet Ovid in the Herods, is often represented at the moment when the young It is often represented when the young Leander drowns and the priestess Hero commits suicide for love of him by throwing herself into the sea from the top of her tower. Expert : M. Cyrille Froissart - froissart.expert@gmail.com - 01 42 25 29 80