Plate with Christ before Pilate
ca. 1700 - ca. 1725
Medium
plate (dishes)
Dimensions
25.5
About this artwork
Schenking van de erven van de heer J.F. Loudon, Den Haag
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Plate with Christ before Pilate*, crafted by the renowned De Roos workshop around 1700–1725. Measuring approximately 25.5 cm in diameter, this tin-glazed earthenware dish exemplifies the golden era of Dutch delftware production. De Roos, a prominent Delft factory, specialized in affordable yet artistically ambitious ceramics that mimicked luxury Chinese porcelain, blending functionality with fine decoration for middle-class homes. The central scene captures a pivotal moment from the New Testament: Jesus Christ standing trial before Pontius Pilate, rendered in vibrant pol...