Bord met een schip
Medium
plate (dishes)
Dimensions
24.7
About this artwork
diameter 24.7 cm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring *Bord met een schip (Plate with a Ship a charming 1753 plate produced by De Porceleyne Byl, a renowned Delft pottery workshop. Measuring 24.7 cm in diameter, dish exemplifies the tin-glazed earthenware known as Delftware, a staple of 18th-century Dutch ceramics De Porceleyne Byl, active in the vibrant pottery hub of Delft, crafted such pieces as affordable alternatives to imported Chinese porcelain, blending functionality with artistic flair. The title hints at a nautical motif—a ship likely rendered in the iconic cobalt blue underglaze typical of Delftware. T...