Fluted salad bowl decorated in the center with a medallion of Saint Matthew the Evangelist., Gironimo Tomasi, 1585

Gadrooned salad bowl decorated in the center with a medallion of saint matthew the evangelist painted in blue monochrome, surrounded by a radiant “a raffaellesche” decoration. Date: 1585. Place of creation: Lyon. Dimensions: height: 14.2 cm (5.5 in); diameter: 38 cm (14.9 in). Medium: majolica. Collection: National Museum of Ceramics. Gironimo Tomasi - Saladier godronné avec saint Mathieu évangéliste, à décor a raffaellesche rayonnant (Majolique, 1585)