This is a photograph of an ornate ceramic platter. The surface of the platter is detailed with natural motifs, such as leaves, fruits, and small creatures like a snail and insects. In the center, there is a concentric circular design, surrounded by textures resembling wood and stone. The dominant colors are earthy greens and browns, with touches of blues, reds, and whites. The overall design captures the intricacies of nature in a three-dimensional form, showcasing pottery and ceramic glazing techniques.

Gallery mode Full size at the museum

Rustic Plate with Shells, Water Creatures, and Dragonfly

Follower of related artist Bernard Palissy (French, 1510 - 1590)

probably 17th century

Medium: lead-glazed earthenware
Classification: Decorative Art
Dimensions: overall (oval): 6 × 50.2 × 40 cm (2 3/8 × 19 3/4 × 15 3/4 in.)
Culture: European
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection, 1926)
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

View at the National Gallery of Art

More by Bernard Palissy

See all

More like this

See all