Plate (part of a set) 1759 - 1793

This 18th-century Delftware plate, produced by the De Porceleyne Bijl factory, is a charming example of Dutch decorative arts. The plate features a pastoral scene with a couple seated in a rural setting, a shepherd with his flock, and a distant town. It was likely part of a larger set of plates, each featuring a different month. The inscription "Meij" (May) in the upper left corner indicates that this plate represents the month of May. The plate is a testament to the Dutch fascination with nature and the idyllic countryside.