Hand-Painted Delft Style Plate – “Lente” (Spring Scene) No 2

Vintage Delft style ceramic plate hand-painted in rich cobalt blue and white, featuring a pastoral spring scene titled Lente(“Spring”). A ewe and two lambs graze peacefully in the foreground, framed by a tranquil countryside with a church steeple and sweeping clouds. Ornate floral scrolls decorate the border, enhancing its decorative appeal. Marked Delft Hand Painted on the reverse, this collectible plate reflects the artistry of Dutch Delftware, inspired by both traditional village life and 17th-century Chinese porcelain. Ready to hang, it is a refined example of vintage blue and white ceramic pottery.

Product details:

• Overall dimensions: 7″ x 6 1/2″
• Technique: Hand-painted cobalt blue on glazed earthenware
• Origin: Netherlands
• Date: Mid-20th century (approximate)
• Signature: Marked on the reverse: Delft Hand Painted
• Condition: Very good vintage condition; no chips or losses, visible crazing characteristic of old ceramics

Delft ceramics, also known as Delftware or Delft porcelain, is a type of hand-painted tin-glazed earthenware that has been produced since the 17th century in the Dutch city of Delft. Inspired by Chinese porcelain, it is characterized by a white tin glaze with decorations, most often in shades of blue (known as Delft Blue), depicting Dutch scenes, floral motifs, and biblical imagery. It was made in the form of plates, vases, tiles, and jugs. The most famous still-operating manufacturer is Royal Delft (De Porceleyne Fles). Delftware differs from true porcelain in its material (earthenware), hand-painted decoration, and often the presence of factory marks or date codes on the underside.