Plate 1745 - 1765

This 18th-century Dutch Delftware plate, made by Jan Luyken, depicts the Nativity scene. The central image shows the baby Jesus in a manger surrounded by figures including Mary and Joseph, along with an ox and a donkey. The plate's rim is decorated with a floral border and a central motif in blue and white, characteristic of Delftware pottery. This plate is a testament to the popularity of religious imagery in Dutch decorative arts.