Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold but the original shade inside

but the original shade inside

I really love the subject here being the peacock

solid and sturdy and wonderfully warm

I'd guess the painting--titled "The Story"--portrays Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

Untethered Swinging Child, c. Late 17th/Early 18th Century Blue and White Delft Tile 14 karat gold but the original shade insideIt has been a while since I found an early Delft tile to love, but I really love this one, including for the fact that our swinging boy looks rather melancholic and no wonder, with his swing appearing untethered to anything, just a couple of tiny flags that don't look like they'll do much good softening his landing. And so it all feels like something of an existential portrait to me, which of course is my favorite kind. Late 17th early 18th century