Description:
Dutch delft circular plate, decorated in the patriotic or "Orangist" enamels in a predominently yellow palette, with blues and reds. The plate is decorated with a woman beside a cradle with a baby and a "W" imprinted on the cradle blanket; and the inscription "VIVAT/ 17 D : G. V. B 49", which refer to the birth of Count Buren (de Graaf van Buren) who beame Prince William V of Orange. The inscription "Vivat de Graff van Buren" stands for "Long Live the Count of Buren." William V was the son of Prince William IV of Orange (1711-1751) and Princess Anne (1709-1759), the daughter of Prince George of Hanover (who become George II of England) and Princess Caroline of Anspach. Commemorative wares such as this example in the 'Orangist' palette of yellow, red, and blue refer to the House of Orange-Nassau; and reflect the on-going policitcal conflict between the Orangists and those known as the Patriots, the anti-Orange wealthy and powerful merchant class or burgher-regents who controlled the town corporations. The plate rim and curvature has concentric circles and a wavy line alternating with circles. Owning pieces such as these were a strong symbol of allegiance and loyalty to the House of Orange and the regime, and the production increased every time the position of Stadholder was challenged.
Subjects:
Pottery; glaze (coating by location) Link to share this object record:
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