Circular plate with a brown rim and a colorful scene. The scene depicts several figures including a bearded man in blue, a man in a green and red cloth, a woman in white chained to a rock, and a green sea creature. A man in a blue and gold outfit interacts with the woman. The background shows a tree, sea, and a rocky cliff. The colors used are blue, green, white, brown, and gray. The figures are three-dimensional and raised from the plate. The plate has a glossy glaze. The scene represents Perseus and Andromeda. The plate is by Bernard Palissy.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 886 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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