Rustic Plate with Snakes, Lizards, and Frog

Follower of Bernard Palissy

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is an oval platter featuring detailed elements of creatures and foliage from a natural environment. At its center, there is a coiled snake made of a shiny material, possibly ceramic or glazed pottery. The color palette includes greens, browns, and yellows with accents of blue and white. The snake is surrounded by animals like a frog and fish, as well as plants and leaves. The textures and raised elements create a rich and three-dimensional effect.