Plate with three Satyrs

Gubbio 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a pastoral landscape with fantastical creatures depicted in a colorful and vibrant style. Two half-human, half-animal figures are engaged in various activities within the scene, which features a vividly painted sky, a flowing stream, and lush greenery. The central roundel of the dish shows a smaller scene with a figure interacting with a creature inside a circular frame surrounded by a golden rim. On the right side, a rocky formation is visible with another creature climbing or reaching. The style is reminiscent of Early Italian Renaissance art, particularly maiolica ware known for intricate and colorful narrative scenes with mythological or fantastical themes.