Plaque c. 1715 - 1720
dewittester
ornate
natural stone pattern
naturalistic pattern
cake food
old engraving style
ethnic pattern
intricate pattern
pattern repetition
layered pattern
intricate and detailed
This Delftware plaque, created by the De Witte Ster workshop around 1715-1720, depicts four scenes of domestic life. The central oval features a coat of arms, likely belonging to a specific family, encircled by floral designs. The surrounding scenes are separated by curtains and showcase activities like baking, sewing, and serving, reflecting the daily tasks of household life during this period. The blue and white color scheme, common in Delftware, adds to the piece's charm, and the intricate details of the figures and their surroundings highlight the skill of the workshop.
Comments
This plaque probably served as the – delicate – top of a tea table. It is appropriately decorated with four scenes of groups of people drinking. Besides tea, they are consuming coffee and wine. The coat of arms, featuring a tree, might be a reference to the name of the factory owner, Francina van Eijck (whose surname means ‘oak’ in Dutch).
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