Dish with Acteon changed into a stag by Diana 17th century

Bernard Palissy's 17th century "Dish with Acteon changed into a stag by Diana" is a striking example of Renaissance-era ceramic artistry. The highly detailed, three-dimensional relief work on the dish depicts the mythological scene where Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, transforms the hunter Acteon into a stag for having witnessed her bathing. The ornate border, with its intricate patterns and colors, enhances the dramatic nature of the central scene. This piece, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Palissy's mastery in using earthenware to create an artistic narrative that reflects both classical mythology and the spirit of the Renaissance.