Dish 1550 - 1599

This "Dish" from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a prime example of the intricate and realistic ceramic work of Bernard Palissy, a French potter from the 16th century. The dish features a rich, blue-green glaze, a hallmark of Palissy's style. It is adorned with three-dimensional, sculpted depictions of plants and shells, creating a captivating naturalistic scene. Palissy's revolutionary approach to ceramics, employing detailed scientific observation, earned him recognition as a pioneer of the Renaissance decorative arts.