Plate (tagliere) 1512 - 1523

This 16th-century tin-glazed earthenware plate, known as a "tagliere," was created by Maestro Giorgio Andreoli in the early 1500s. It is decorated with a complex, colorful design featuring a central, stylized tree motif, cherubic faces, and heraldic shields. The plate, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies the rich decorative style of Italian Renaissance pottery, showcasing intricate details and vibrant hues typical of the era.