Plate 1700 - 1715

This tin-glazed earthenware plate, made between 1700 and 1715 by Dammas Hofdijck, features a charming pastoral scene. The plate depicts a group of figures in a wooded landscape, with a distant village visible in the background. The scene is rendered in black and white, with subtle shading and detail. The plate also features a coat of arms, likely that of the original owner, which contributes to the decorative aspect of this piece. The plate, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Dutch Delftware.