Bord van faience c. 1710 - 1735

This Delftware plate presents a pastoral scene in shades of blue. The circular format frames a landscape with figures, animals, and architecture, evoking a sense of classical harmony and order. The composition is structured through layers; a foreground with a winding path and grazing animals, a middle ground featuring human figures, and a background dominated by a stately home and sky. The blue-on-white palette, typical of Delftware, creates a serene mood, while the decorative floral border adds a framing device, emphasizing the contained nature of the scene. The use of line and form in the painting guides the eye, structuring the scene in a way that mirrors classical landscape painting traditions. The plate’s circular format acts as a microcosm, presenting an ordered vision of the world. It’s a functional object transformed into a decorative surface, inviting contemplation on the relationship between art, utility, and representation.