Pa. German Butter Crock c. 1940

Betty Jacob made this watercolour painting of a Pa. German Butter Crock, and it’s so lovely to see a painting of a functional object! I am immediately drawn to the earthy browns and the way the light catches the curves of the crock. It's not just a depiction; it feels like an ode to craftsmanship. I wonder about Betty Jacob, about her hands moving with the brush, tracing the familiar patterns of tulips and swirls. You can sense the love she had for the object! It’s a humble subject matter and yet Betty has transformed it into something precious, highlighting the beauty in the everyday. It’s as though she is saying, “Look closer, there is beauty all around!” It reminds me of other artists who find inspiration in the mundane, elevating it through their attention and skill, like Morandi and his bottles. It’s all about seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary and celebrating the handmade.