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Delftware plate, c. 1650-1745 (earthenware, tin glaze)
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Delftware plate, c. 1650-1745 (earthenware, tin glaze)
6309708 Delftware plate, c.1650-1745 (earthenware, tin glaze) by English School, (17th-18th century); 33.5 diameter cm; Weston Museum, Weston-super-Mare, UK; (add.info.: Bristol delft charger. Depicting Adam and Eve taking the apple from the tree of knowledge. It was made at Brislington near Bristol and copies the style of fashionable Dutch delftware with its painted design of Adam and Eve in blue, yellow, purple and turquoise); eNorth Somerset Council and South West Heritage Trust; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23291942
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Adam And Eve Brislington Bristol Charger Delftware
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This print showcases a stunning Delftware plate dating back to the 17th-18th century. Crafted with earthenware and adorned with a delicate tin glaze, this exquisite piece of art measures 33.5 cm in diameter and is currently housed at Weston Museum in Weston-super-Mare, UK. The plate, known as the Bristol delft charger, depicts the biblical story of Adam and Eve succumbing to temptation by taking the apple from the tree of knowledge. It was skillfully created in Brislington near Bristol, imitating the fashionable Dutch delftware style prevalent during that era. The design features intricately painted figures of Adam and Eve rendered in shades of blue, yellow, purple, and turquoise. With its rich history and artistic craftsmanship, this Delftware plate serves as a testament to both cultural exchange between England and Holland during the 17th-18th centuries and the enduring allure of biblical narratives within art. Its presence at Weston Museum allows visitors to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance. Thanks to eNorth Somerset Council and South West Heritage Trust for preserving this remarkable piece of English School artwork. This photograph captured by Bridgeman Images invites viewers into a world where tradition meets creativity on an elegant ceramic canvas - truly a treasure worth cherishing for generations to come.
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