Dish Depicting Lady with a Parasol 1734 - 1737

This 18th-century porcelain dish, created by Cornelis Pronk between 1734 and 1737, showcases a lady with a parasol amidst a landscape. Pronk was known for his innovative designs incorporating Chinoiserie, a style that mimicked Chinese artistic motifs, as seen in the intricate details of the dish's border. The central figure, adorned in vibrant hues and a flowing robe, underscores the artistic fascination with Eastern culture during this period. The dish, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and cultural exchange that marked 18th-century European porcelain production.