
Circular plaque with fruited wreath enclosing a shield of arms
Faenza 16th Century · Italian
1532
- Medium
- tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica)
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 1306 × 1200px
Description
This is an image of a decorative ceramic plate with a heraldic design. The plate is circular and adorned with a central coat of arms or shield. The shield is divided diagonally by a gold band with two heraldic animals, likely greyhounds, depicted in a running posture with gold stripes. The upper part of the shield contains three gold fleur-de-lis symbols on a blue field. Surrounding the shield is an intricate design of green laurel branches with acorns and yellow floral elements on a blue background. The date "1532" is inscribed on the plate. The ceramic plate combines craftsmanship with rich symbolic imagery, indicative of heraldry. The design reflects a family or regional coat of arms and emphasizes tradition and artistry common in European decorative arts.
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).