Dish 1650 - 1750

Bernard Palissy's "Dish" (1650-1750) is a remarkable example of Renaissance-era ceramic art. This earthenware dish, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, features a highly ornate design. The dish's rim is adorned with a naturalistic border of stylized leaves and flowers, while two grotesque human faces, likely inspired by Commedia dell'arte, emerge from the central design. Palissy was known for his innovative techniques, including the use of colored clays and glazes, which give the dish its rich texture and distinctive appearance. His work, often imbued with symbolism, reflects the intellectual and artistic spirit of the 16th century.