Ewer basin with Europa and the Bull and Cadmus and the Dragon

Fontana Family Workshop

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of an ornate decorative plate. The plate features intricate designs and vivid colors with a central image depicting a scene with pastoral elements, surrounded by elaborate patterns and stylized motifs. The plate has a circular shape and is adorned with multiple concentric rings of decoration. The innermost area captures a picturesque landscape with figures in warm tones, amidst a setting with blue skies and greenery. Encircling this scene are borders richly detailed with floral and mythical creature motifs in shades of blue, gold, and soft greens.