Plate with Pan and Apollo

Urbino 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a decorative ceramic plate featuring a mythological scene. The plate is decorated with classical figures in an outdoor setting. The central figure is a person in classical attire with a blue and orange outfit, holding a spear or staff. To the left are older, bearded figures seated under a large tree. On the right, another figure sits under a tree, possibly reading from a scroll. The background shows a landscape with a walled city, turrets, and a river winding through greenery. The upper part of the plate features a heraldic shield with a yellow border. The style reflects the Italian Renaissance era.