Schotel 1775

This 1775 saucer, "Schotel", by Loosdrecht, is a delicate example of Dutch porcelain. It is painted in a muted purple on a white ground with a whimsical scene of a man walking through a landscape. The saucer is trimmed with a gold band and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The delicate depiction of a man walking through a landscape is representative of the pastoral scenes popular in 18th-century Dutch art. The piece exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship of Dutch porcelain production during the period.