The Hunt Eternal

“The Hunt Eternal” – A Handpainted Decorative Plate by Anna Tsetsos 
One-of-a-Kind | Collector’s Ceramic | A Mythic Tableau of Pursuit, Power & the Wild

The Hunt Eternal is a masterfully handpainted decorative plate by Greek artist Anna Tsetsos, created as a tribute to ancient rituals of pursuit, the romance of the forest, and the timeless tension between wilderness and civilization. This work does not merely depict a scene—it evokes a legend.

Rendered in regal gold against a field of deep emerald green, the plate captures a single, breathless moment of a mythic chase. A noble rider, cloaked and poised, gallops atop a majestic steed in pursuit of a stag with antlers like branches—followed closely by a pack of hounds. Trees arch in witness, and waves of tall grass sweep the scene with a dreamlike rhythm.

The energy of motion is captured with fluid lines and subtle detailing: the curve of the galloping hooves, the elongation of the stag mid-leap, and the sharp gaze of the hunter. A filigree of patterned gold borders the plate, reminiscent of ancient tapestries and illuminated manuscripts—framing the chase as if it were a sacred story passed through generations.

Anna describes The Hunt Eternal as “a tale of longing—not only for triumph, but for union with the wild.” It is a piece that hums with motion and history, with reverence for nature’s fierce freedom and the human desire to understand it.

Details:

• Medium: Hand-shaped ceramic
• Technique: Acrylic and metallic gold on ceramic with layered texture
• Dimensions: It weighs approximately 1240 grams, has a diameter of 33-34 cm and a depth of 2 cm.
• Finish: Semi-matte with burnished gold effect
• Origin: Anna Tsetsos Studio, Greece

Whether displayed in a classical study, a gallery of mythic works, or as a singular showpiece, The Hunt Eternal invites the viewer to follow the call of legend—to become the witness to a pursuit without end, a moment without time.

Anna Tsetsos – Artist Bio

Anna Tsetsos is a contemporary Greek ceramic artist whose work bridges ancestral tradition with modern emotional expression. Born into a family of artisans in the northern Greece, Anna’s creative journey began at the intersection of folk craft and fine art. Her hand-thrown and handpainted ceramic pieces are infused with memory, symbolism, and the tactile rhythms of Mediterranean life.

Guided by a reverence for storytelling, Anna’s work draws from Byzantine iconography, mosaic forms, and floral motifs found in ancient Greek textile patterns. Each piece is a meditation on color, form, and emotion—crafted not just to be seen, but to be felt. She describes her process as “painting with instinct, sculpting with memory.”

Anna’s studio practice honors slow craftsmanship. Every plate, vessel, or tile is one-of-a-kind, made using natural materials and sustainable techniques. Her work has been featured in boutique galleries across Europe and has found a home in private collections that value authenticity, history, and soul.

Through her art, Anna invites viewers to reconnect with the sacred beauty of the everyday—transforming utilitarian objects into timeless expressions of joy, heritage, and presence.