Basin 1585 - 1615

This ceramic "Basin" from 1585-1615 by Bernard Palissy is a fine example of Renaissance decorative art. The highly detailed and intricate design features numerous figures and scenes, incised and colored with glazes to achieve a striking, almost three-dimensional effect. Palissy was renowned for his naturalist style, which he applied to both pottery and sculpture, and this basin is a testament to his expertise. It is currently displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.