Terrine met deksel
ca. 1760 - ca. 1770
Medium
muffle kiln
Dimensions
29.5; 44
About this artwork
Gift of the heirs of J.F. Loudon, The Hague
Art Historical Context
### Terrine met Deksel This elegant *Terrine met deksel* (terrine with lid), dating to around 1760–1770, is a fine example of 18th-century European ceramics designed for both functionality and display. Measuring approximately 29.5 cm in height and 44 cm in width, served as a serving dish for pâtés, terrines, or preserves, reflecting the opulent dining culture of the Rococo era. Anonymous in origin, such pieces were often produced in workshops across the Netherlands, where The Hague's affluent collectors prized them for their practicality and subtle ornamentation. Crafted using a muffle kiln—...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...