
"Gondola" with Bacchus and Ceres
Fontainebleau Pottery · French
late 16th/early 17th century
- Medium
- lead-glazed earthenware
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 11919 × 9143px
Description
The sculpture is a shallow dish with two reclining figures at its center. The figures are human and intertwined, surrounded by small white seashell-shaped elements. The dish is made of ceramic with various colors. The material has a three-dimensional appearance and is detailed. The colors used are greens, blues, and flesh tones with a deep blue shade on the outer rim, giving it a lush and colorful look with naturalistic elements.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).