Plate inspired by art of the Middle Ages. Cream background. Blue rectangular shape filled with cream and pink details. Three small human figures in the image. Other details in blue, green, tan, etc.

This piece is one of a collection of 220 plates created as reference works for architects, artists, and decorators in the 19th century. The goal was to bring motifs from various ancient cultures around the world to the hands of the designers of the time. Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Chinese, Japanese, Persian, and Indian influences were all included. Also highlighted in the publications were Medieval, Renaissance, and 18th century European art.