Albarello with white-bearded physician and trophies of arms

Faenza 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a decorative ceramic jar. The ceramic jar is adorned with vibrant, intricate patterns. The central image is of a figure with a turban and beard, appearing to read or write on a scroll, against a bright yellow background encircled by blue and green foliage motifs. Below this portrait are ornate scrolling and a stylized, yellow mask-like face on a dark blue background. The top and bottom edges of the jar are banded with yellow and turquoise hues. The jar's shape is slightly tapered with a subtle flared top edge.