Votive plaque

Deruta 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a circular ceramic relief sculpture depicting a central scene surrounded by a written inscription. The sculpture features a religious or spiritual scene set within an arched area resembling a bed or altar. The setting includes figures in period attire gathered around a central figure lying down. Above them, another figure is depicted within a cloud or floatation device. The colors used include greens, blues, yellows, and whites, with a contrast found in glazed ceramic works. The composition is encircled by a band of text in raised relief, bordered by a rim combining orange and green hues. The material appears to be ceramic or earthenware, with a glossy finish and decorative coating associated with glazed pottery.