Bord 1750 - 1780

This plate, by De Porceleyne Byl, features a Delftware design in blue, presenting an idyllic scene marked by the inscription 'October.' The composition is divided into distinct pictorial areas, with figures actively engaged in what appears to be seasonal festivities related to the grape harvest, underscored by the prominence of barrels. The monochromatic blue palette is modulated through varying densities of brushstrokes. These strokes define shapes and textures, which subtly suggests depth and volume within the shallow space of the plate. The architecture in the background, together with the trees, creates a rhythm that punctuates the horizon line, balancing the bustling activity depicted in the foreground. The circular format of the plate enhances the compositional structure by visually uniting all of the represented elements. This unity turns the plate itself into a microcosm of a pastoral landscape, which invites closer contemplation.