18th century period
Raphaelesque decoration in the Pompeian style
Signed BL - see Ris-Paquot, page 34
Central medallion depicting a walker
Marli and background painted with chimeras and fantastic birds
Diameter: 24.5 cm
** The Pompeian style was discovered in the 18th century, during the excavations of Pompei and the related sites of Herculaneum of Stabiae and Oplontis, bringing to light a large number of frescoes from a period spanning the 3rd century BC to the year 79. (Wikipedia)