Dish 1520 - 1530

This 16th-century tin-glazed earthenware dish, attributed to the Italian artist Maestro Giorgio Andreoli, is a stunning example of maiolica, a type of Italian pottery decorated with bright, colorful tin-glazed earthenware. The dish is adorned with a central motif of a bearded male figure surrounded by scrolling vines and a symmetrical arrangement of urns, flowers, and cherubs, all encased in a decorative border. This piece exemplifies Andreoli's talent for intricate detail and vibrant color, characteristic of Renaissance Italian Maiolica.