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This is a painting of a classical mythological scene rendered in relief on a circular object. The artwork shows multiple figures engaged in various activities within a lush, natural setting. The circular composition features a central river or waterway, in which a sea creature seems to be swimming, with figures around it. The scene is surrounded by greenery, with trees and foliage framed by the rim of the object. Various figures, wearing classical attire, are engaged in animated poses, suggesting a narrative or mythological event. The style is similar to Renaissance art, reminiscent of…

Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda

Fontainebleau Pottery (French)

late 16th/early 17th century · lead-glazed earthenware

National Gallery of Art · Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926)

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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