
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.
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).