Bowl with Saint Roch 1525 - 1545

This Italian maiolica bowl, created between 1525 and 1545 by Maestro Giorgio Andreoli, features a central depiction of Saint Roch. The bowl is adorned with a decorative border of stylized teardrop shapes in gold, and the central image shows Saint Roch, a popular saint in the 16th century, standing with a staff and dog. The use of intricate detail, vibrant colors, and gold accents are characteristic of the Renaissance period, with the use of gold being particularly representative of the humanist ideal of perfection. The bowl is a testament to the artistic mastery of the time, capturing the religious devotion and aesthetic sensibilities of the era.