Overview
This early 17th century (c. 1620) 'circle' tile belongs to the rarest groups of Delft tiles. This specific tile depicts a soldier from the army of Maurits of Nassau, the Prince of Orange (1567 - 1625) as part of the engravings made by Jacob de Gheyn II in the 'wapenhandelinghe' series.
The polychome scene depicts a pikeman in full gear. He wears armor to protect his most vulnerable body parts and next to the pike, he wields a sword in his left hand. The scene is painted in a 'circle' with corners in reserve. The tiles has professional restorations along the sides and corners. Roughly 30% of the tile (on the right, from top to bottom - near the hand of the soldier) has been partly reconstructed.
Specifications
Inventory number | ATS 2257 |
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Size (approximately) | 5.1" by 5.1" or 13 by 13 cm |
Period | 1600-1620 |
Century | 17th century |
Country | Netherlands |
Restoration | Yes |
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