Plate with running plant border and geometric panels on well; in the center, profile bust of a man in armor

Deruta or Possibly Gubbio 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a round plate with colorful designs. In the center of the plate is a portrait of a person in profile. They have white skin and long, yellow hair, and they wear orange armor and an orange-and-green helmet. The figure is surrounded by yellow plants against a blue and white sky. The central image is bordered by a geometric and floral pattern in earth tones of terracotta, cream, and green. The rim is adorned with a repeated floral design, red diamonds, and green dots.