Pharmacy Jar (Albarello)

Domenego da Venezia

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Pharmacy Jar (Albarello) by Domenego da Venezia features a cylindrical jar with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The jar's body is predominantly blue, adorned with a large gold-framed oval in the center. Inside the oval is a tree; a blue bird sits on a branch and the letter 'N' is below. The frame is decorated with gold swirls and leaves. Three nude male figures, possibly cherubs, are positioned on either side of the oval frame. The top and bottom of the jar are bordered by gold and white stripes. The top border contains green leaves and blue and white patterns. The lower border consists of alternating gold and blue circles. The background of the jar features a blue sky with white clouds at the top and a grassy landscape with yellow flowers at the bottom. The entire jar rests on a gray surface with a dark gray background.