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This is a painting of a mythological scene on a decorative plate. The scene depicted involves several figures engaged in an active, dynamic composition. The central figure is supported or carried by several other figures along a landscape filled with vibrant colors, including greens, blues, and warm earth tones. The background features an idyllic landscape with trees and rocky formations under a sky exhibiting gradations of blue and orange hues. A figure to the left appears to be playing a musical instrument. This is in the style of Renaissance majolica pottery, encompassing mythological and classical themes painted with vivid colors on ceramic ware.

Plate with the Triumph of Bacchus

Italian 16th Century · Italian

c. 1560/1570

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1551 to 1600
Image size
10470 × 10472px

Description

This is a painting of a mythological scene on a decorative plate. The scene depicted involves several figures engaged in an active, dynamic composition. The central figure is supported or carried by several other figures along a landscape filled with vibrant colors, including greens, blues, and warm earth tones. The background features an idyllic landscape with trees and rocky formations under a sky exhibiting gradations of blue and orange hues. A figure to the left appears to be playing a musical instrument. This is in the style of Renaissance majolica pottery, encompassing mythological and classical themes painted with vivid colors on ceramic ware.

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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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