Since the study of botany and natural sciences was a growing interest in the Netherlands during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, it is no surprise that Delft painters often chose this beloved decoration for their objects. The Delftware floral plates reflect this national passion for flowers and nature. Flower vases, or so-called flower pots, have a long pictorial tradition in the Netherlands. During Holland’s Golden Age, still life paintings of flowers and fruit ‘blossomed.’ The most famous Dutch floral still life painters include Jan Brueghel the Elder, Roelant Savery and many more. Engravers turned the lush bouquets of these renowned artists into prints, which were then available to other artists and artisans to be reproduced in other mediums. Plaques with this kind of rocaille self-frame are not uncommon in Delftware and must have been popular in the rococo era.
Aronson’s shop in Amsterdam is one of the loveliest in the city.
I visited your shop a few years ago and only today found your videos. Even though it was clear I was not shopping to buy that day I will long remember the welcome I got and I learned so much from your staff about Delftware which I’ve always loved. Thank You for that visit.
Some day I hope to return to Holland and Aronon’s will be part of that journey. Meanwhile I often look at the Aronson’s catalogue I came home with and now I will be looking at your videos regularly.
Sending best wishes from Boston, Massachusetts.
Stay well.