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This is a painting on a circular plate depicting a battle scene. Warriors clad in medieval armor and helmets engage in combat. The scene includes figures in action poses with swords and shields. In the background, a fortified city with flames and smoke rising from its towers suggests a siege or invasion. Bright colors and detailed ornamentation enhance the drama of the scene. This is in the style of an Italian Renaissance artist like Francesco Xanto Avelli, known for detailed maiolica ceramics depicting historical and mythological scenes.

Charger with the Battle of Roncevaux

Xanto Avelli, Francesco · Italian

1533

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
16279 × 16279px

Description

This is a painting on a circular plate depicting a battle scene. Warriors clad in medieval armor and helmets engage in combat. The scene includes figures in action poses with swords and shields. In the background, a fortified city with flames and smoke rising from its towers suggests a siege or invasion. Bright colors and detailed ornamentation enhance the drama of the scene. This is in the style of an Italian Renaissance artist like Francesco Xanto Avelli, known for detailed maiolica ceramics depicting historical and mythological scenes.

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