Plate depicting The Flight into Egypt c. 1650 - 1660

This Delftware plate, created by Rochus Jacobsz Hoppesteyn circa 1650-1660, depicts the biblical story of the Flight into Egypt. The scene, painted in blue and white, shows Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus fleeing to Egypt on a donkey. Joseph leads the way with a staff, while Mary holds onto Jesus. The plate’s border is decorated with intricate floral motifs, typical of Dutch Delftware. The plate is a beautiful example of the decorative and religious art that was popular in 17th-century Holland.