A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'BAPTISM OF CHRIST' DISH CIRCA 1725 Painted in inky tones of cobalt blue highlighted in gilt with St. John baptizing Christ in the river Jordan, tall trees growing on the riverbanks and a dove symbolizing the holy spirit shining light down from above, a Delft-style border on the rim of fruits and putti centered at the bottom with the inscription 'Mat,3,16' in a cartouche (large rim break repaired including small replacement piece, one large and several tiny chips)-- 20in. (50.8cm.) diam.
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'BAPTISM OF CHRIST' DISH CIRCA 1725 Painted in inky tones of cobalt blue highlighted in gilt with St. John baptizing Christ in the river Jordan, tall trees growing on the riverbanks and a dove symbolizing the holy spirit shining light down from above, a Delft-style border on the rim of fruits and putti centered at the bottom with the inscription 'Mat,3,16' in a cartouche (large rim break repaired including small replacement piece, one large and several tiny chips)-- 20in. (50.8cm.) diam.
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