
Plate with three Satyrs
Gubbio 16th Century · Italian
c. 1525
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 9751 × 9694px
Description
The image shows a pastoral landscape with fantastical creatures depicted in a colorful and vibrant style. Two half-human, half-animal figures are engaged in various activities within the scene, which features a vividly painted sky, a flowing stream, and lush greenery. The central roundel of the dish shows a smaller scene with a figure interacting with a creature inside a circular frame surrounded by a golden rim. On the right side, a rocky formation is visible with another creature climbing or reaching. The style is reminiscent of Early Italian Renaissance art, particularly maiolica ware known for intricate and colorful narrative scenes with mythological or fantastical themes.
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).