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The image shows a round decorative plate with a mythological scene. It features an aerial view of a landscape with a fort-like structure, greenery, water, and ships with one flag reading "SELEUCO." The style is reminiscent of Renaissance painting, with intricate brushstrokes capturing figures and scenery. The color palette includes blues, greens, and earth tones with accents of orange and yellow. Muscular figures are engaged in activity, and an emblem or coat of arms is displayed above against a richly toned sky with clouds.

Plate with the sinking of the fleet of Seleucus (from the Pucci Service)

Xanto Avelli, Francesco · Italian

1532

Medium
tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1501 to 1550
Image size
11141 × 11277px

Description

The image shows a round decorative plate with a mythological scene. It features an aerial view of a landscape with a fort-like structure, greenery, water, and ships with one flag reading "SELEUCO." The style is reminiscent of Renaissance painting, with intricate brushstrokes capturing figures and scenery. The color palette includes blues, greens, and earth tones with accents of orange and yellow. Muscular figures are engaged in activity, and an emblem or coat of arms is displayed above against a richly toned sky with clouds.

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