Royal Delft vintage handpainted Dutch Delftware - earthenware Style: Baroque, Vintage, Antique, Rustic Large blue and white cabinet plate - wall plaque Depicting Girl with the pearl after Johannes Vermeer. Vermeer was an artist during the 17th century Dutch golden age period and ranks among the most admired of all Dutch artists. Marked: Royal Delft and signed Stijl: Barok 17th century Origin: The Netherlands 20th century year 1971 Condition: good Retailprice is 3660,- USD Diameter 16.5in - 42cm Depth 2.2in - 5.5cm Delftware or Delft pottery is also known as Delft Blue. Delftware includes pottery objects of all s such figurines, plates, vases and other ornamental forms and tiles. The start of the Delft style was around 1600. the most highly regarded period of production is about 1640–1740. Delftware continues to be produced. Arround 1640 Delft potters began using personal monograms and distinctive factory marks. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries Delftware was a major industry, exporting all over Europe This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution