A pair of blue-and-white tile panels, produced in Portugal in the 18th century, depicting classically inspired caryatids.

In classical architecture, a caryatid is a female figure used as a supporting element, replacing a column or pilaster. In Portuguese Baroque tilework, this motif was often reinterpreted in figurative panels, creating the illusion of architectural elements that framed doors, windows, altarpieces, or other spaces, reinforcing the integration between ceramic decoration and architecture.

This pair features full-length figures holding baskets, rendered in monochromatic blue on a white background—a style characteristic of much of Portuguese art from the first half of the 18th century. The design reveals the influence of the Baroque ornamental repertoire, combining classical elements with the decorative tradition of Portuguese tilework.