Who created "Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda"?

Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda was created by Fontainebleau Pottery, Follower of Bernard Palissy in late 16th/early 17th century.

When was "Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda" created?

This artwork was created late 16th/early 17th century.

What medium is "Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda"?

Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda is lead-glazed earthenware.

Is "Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda" in the public domain?

Yes, Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda

Fontainebleau Pottery, Follower of Bernard Palissy

late 16th/early 17th century

Medium

lead-glazed earthenware

Dimensions

overall: 30.5 × 26 cm (12 × 10 1/4 in.)

Classification

Decorative Art

Department

CSD

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Corcoran Collection (William A. Clark Collection)

Accession Number

2015.19.4066

Art Historical Context

This exquisite round plate, titled *Round Plate with Perseus Andromeda*, hails from the Fontainebleau Pottery workshop and reflects the style of Bernard Palissy, the renowned 16th-century French ceramist. Created in the late 16th or 17th century, measures just 30.5 × 26 cm, making it a intimate yet striking piece of decorative art. The central motif draws from classical mythology: the hero Perseus rescuing the chained princess Andromeda from a sea monster, a popular Renaissance subject symbolizing heroism and divine intervention. Crafted from lead-glazed earthenware, the plate showcases Palis...

Round Plate with Perseus and Andromeda

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