Plate with Isaac Blessing Jacob 1540 - 1545

This 16th-century Italian maiolica plate, created by the Urbino Potteries, depicts the biblical story of Isaac blessing Jacob. The scene is rendered in vibrant colors and intricate detail, with the figures of Isaac, Jacob, and other figures, including Jacob's wife Rachel, against a backdrop of an architectural cityscape. This plate is a fine example of the distinctive style of the Urbino Potteries, known for their skillful use of color and their depiction of religious and mythological themes. The plate is now part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.