Two plaques with portraits of Robertus Junius and Dionysius Spranckhuysen 1660

This Delftware plaque, created in 1660 by Isaac Junius, depicts a portrait of Robertus Junius. The image is executed in a blue and white palette, a style common to Delftware, showcasing Junius' talent for rendering detail in a limited color scheme. The work showcases the Dutch taste for portraiture during the Golden Age, with the subject dressed in fine attire and presented with a dignified expression. This plaque, measuring 19.5 cm in height, 13.7 cm in width, and 1 cm in thickness, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of Delftware and provides a glimpse into the social and artistic values of 17th-century Netherlands.