
Plate with the reconciliation of Cupid and Minerva
Italian 16th Century · Italian
1525
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 10878 × 10777px
Description
This is a painting of a scene featuring a young, winged figure reaching out to a robed woman. The round plate shows a colorful, intricate scene with a winged cherubic figure and a woman dressed in a flowing garment. The background displays a landscape with a twisted tree shape, rolling hills, and a detailed village under a sunset or dawn sky with hues of orange, blue, and pink. The style resembles the work of Renaissance artist Luca della Robbia, known for vibrant colors and intricate detailing typical of painted maiolica ware from that period.
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).