Bernard Palissy Collection

Art. The french craftsman Bernard Palissy. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434711 Art. The french craftsman Bernard Palissy. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, vers 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of... 1858
"The Last Trial of Madame Palissy" - painted by W. J. Grant - one of the prize pictures of the Glasgow Art Union, 1858

Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Bernard Palissy ouvrant à Paris, avec la... c.1888
Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Bernard Palissy ouvrant a Paris, avec la permission du roi, un cour public de mineralogie, c.1888

King Charles IX of France and his mother visting the famous potter Bernard Palissy in his workshop in the royal palace
3622104 King Charles IX of France and his mother visting the famous potter Bernard Palissy in his workshop in the royal palace (colour litho) by Beuzon

Platter, Paris, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Platter, Paris, 17th century

Oval Dish, Paris, Mid 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Oval Dish, Paris, Mid 19th century

Oval Dish, Paris, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Oval Dish, Paris, 17th century

The Last Trial of Madame Palissy (engraving)
1619408 The Last Trial of Madame Palissy (engraving) by Grant, William James (1829-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Trial of Madame Palissy)

Bernard Palissy (chromolitho)
669437 Bernard Palissy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy, 16th Century French Huguenot potter, hydraulic engineer and craftsman)

Enamelled Dish (engraving)
668149 Enamelled Dish (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled Dish by Bernard Palissy, Museum of the Louvre)

Famous craftsmen (colour litho)
3099326 Famous craftsmen (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous craftsmen)

Try again! (litho)
5209923 Try again! (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Try again! Illustration for an unidentified history book.); © Look and Learn

Henry III with Palissy
LLM459539 Henry III with Palissy by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III with Palissy)

Bernard Palissy (chromolitho)
667054 Bernard Palissy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Great Inventors, Sir R Arkwright, George Stephenson, s F B Morse, James Watt, Bernard Palissy, Eli Whitney (engraving)
971146 Great Inventors, Sir R Arkwright, George Stephenson, s F B Morse, James Watt, Bernard Palissy, Eli Whitney (engraving) by American School

Palissys wife awaits her heros hour (litho)
976636 Palissys wife awaits her heros hour (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palissys wife awaits her heros hour)

Enamelled pottery figuline attributed to Bernard Palissy, 16th Century (colour litho)
977800 Enamelled pottery figuline attributed to Bernard Palissy, 16th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bernard Palissy, Createur de la Ceramique, 1510-1590, Erigee Square St-Germain-des-Pres (chromolitho)
726485 Bernard Palissy, Createur de la Ceramique, 1510-1590, Erigee Square St-Germain-des-Pres (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy)

Bernard Palissy
LLM459542 Bernard Palissy by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix)

Bernard Palissy, potter
LLM459540 Bernard Palissy, potter by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy, potter)

Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter, with bowed head in the streets (engraving)
2817225 Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter, with bowed head in the streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernard Palissy, the Huguenot potter)

Water from a jug held by a statue in a garden pouring onto the head of French potter Bernard Palissy (colour litho)
5217551 Water from a jug held by a statue in a garden pouring onto the head of French potter Bernard Palissy (colour litho) by Mills

Palissy the Potter (engraving)
1103463 Palissy the Potter (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palissy the Potter)

French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-10: Decorations on Limoges-vessels (copper-enamelling), Fig 1 in private possession

Rustic Platter, late 1500s. Creator: Bernard Palissy (French, 1510-1589), manner of
Rustic Platter, late 1500s

Enamelled dish by Bernard Palissy, 16th century, (1870). Palissy (1510-1590) was a French potter and the inventor of rustic ware. He used examples from nature to make moulds for his ceramic pieces

Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Detail from an enamelled dish, early 17th century, (1843). The rim of a dish made using the enamelled pottery technique invented by Bernard Palissy

Oval Plate Attributed Bernard Palissy French
Oval Plate; Attributed to Bernard Palissy (French, about 1510 - 1590); France; mid-16th century; Lead-glazed earthenware; 6.2 × 33 × 25.3 cm (2 7, 16 × 13 × 9 15, 16 in.)

Plate Sacrifice Isaac late 1500s Circle Bernard Palissy
Plate: The Sacrifice of Isaac, late 1500s. Circle of Bernard Palissy (French, 1510-1589). Lead-glazed earthenware; overall: 31.7 x 26.7 cm (12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.)

Plate Depicting Baptism Christ late 1500s Circle
Plate Depicting the Baptism of Christ, late 1500s. Circle of Bernard Palissy (French, 1510-1589). Earthenware with lead glaze; overall: 30.5 x 26.1 cm (12 x 10 1/4 in.)

2619020; out of copyright

Bernard Palissy, French geologist
Bernard Palissy (1509-1589), French potter, geologist and naturalist, stoking his furnace with wooden furniture. Originally a glass-painter by trade

Bernard Palissy, French potter
Bernard Palissy (1509-1589), French potter, geologist and naturalist, stoking his furnace, coloured artwork. Palissy spent 16 years on experiments to produce enamels for ceramics

Bernard Palissy, French potter
Bernard Palissy (1509-1589), French potter, geologist and naturalist, coloured artwork. Originally a glass-painter by trade, Palissy spent 16 years on experiments to produce enamels

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"Bernard Palissy: The Potter Who Captivated Kings and Craftsmen" In this captivating 17th-century colour litho, we witness a momentous occasion as King Charles IX of France and his mother grace the workshop of the renowned potter Bernard Palissy within the royal palace. With awe-inspiring skill, Palissy's creations have become legendary, as showcased by this exquisite oval dish from mid-19th century Paris – a true masterpiece with an unknown creator. As we delve into history, another magnificent oval dish from 17th-century Paris catches our eye. Its intricate design speaks volumes about the craftsmanship of its anonymous creator. But it is not just his pottery that mesmerizes us; it is also his resilience in "The Last Trial of Madame Palissy, " depicted in an engraving that immortalizes their unwavering bond. Palissy himself comes to life through a vibrant chromolitho portrait – a testament to his genius and dedication to perfecting enamelled dishes like no other. His name echoes among famous craftsmen, celebrated for pushing boundaries and defying conventions, as illustrated in this colourful litho titled "Famous Craftsmen. " Yet even great minds face challenges along their journey. In an intriguing litho aptly named "Try Again. , " we glimpse Palissy's determination to overcome obstacles on his path to success. And he did succeed indeed – so much so that even Henry III acknowledged his brilliance in another chromolitho portrayal. Palissy's impact extended far beyond pottery alone; he earned a place among esteemed inventors such as Sir R Arkwright, George Stephenson, s F B Morse, James Watt, and Eli Whitney in an enchanting engraving entitled "Great Inventors. " This recognition solidifies him as one of history's most influential figures whose innovations continue to inspire generations. Through these remarkable artworks spanning centuries, Bernard Palissy emerges as more than just a potter but a visionary whose creativity and perseverance left an indelible mark on the world.