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This is a painting on ornamental pottery. The artwork is on a decorative ceramic plate depicting a scene within an arched architectural setting. The detailed artwork includes elements of Renaissance-era attire and architectural forms. The background features a brick archway, buildings, and a blue sky with clouds. In the foreground, a group of figures is gathered in a dynamic arrangement. The figures are dressed in colorful period costumes, with one figure seated on an ornate chair. Rich drapery in blue and white stripes hangs on the right side. This style is reminiscent of Renaissance majolica ware, known for its vivid colors and narrative scenes.

Molded dish with Joseph's robe being presented to his father

Urbino 16th Century · Italian

c. 1575/1600

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1551 to 1600
Image size
11365 × 11025px

Description

This is a painting on ornamental pottery. The artwork is on a decorative ceramic plate depicting a scene within an arched architectural setting. The detailed artwork includes elements of Renaissance-era attire and architectural forms. The background features a brick archway, buildings, and a blue sky with clouds. In the foreground, a group of figures is gathered in a dynamic arrangement. The figures are dressed in colorful period costumes, with one figure seated on an ornate chair. Rich drapery in blue and white stripes hangs on the right side. This style is reminiscent of Renaissance majolica ware, known for its vivid colors and narrative scenes.

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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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