
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.
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).