Plate (tagliere)

Art Historical Context

This exquisite maiolica plate known as a *tagere* (a large dish), was crafted in1534 by Francesco X Avelli da Rovigo a master painter of tinazed earthenware from the vibrant workshops of Urbino Italy. Measuring 10⅛ inches in, it exemplifies the Renaissance pinnacle of maiolica production, where everyday ceramics transformed into canvases for elaborate storytelling. Avelli, active in the 1520s–1540s, was renowned his *istoriato* style—highly detailed, painterly scenes inspired by classical myths and contemporary prints—elevating humble plates to collector's treasures. The central imagery burst...