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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.

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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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