Tableau of two Blauwe klokjes (blue bellflower) Delftware tiles

Tableau of two “Blauwe klokjes” (blue bellflower) Delftware tiles. These tiles were handpainted in The Netherlands around the end of the 19th century. They measure ±13x13cm each (five-thumb) and the total dimensions including frame are 18x31.5cm. The tiles both have some production flawas as well as craquelure due to their age. The photographs are a part of the description. “Delft” wall tiles have their origin in the second half of the sixteenth century, known as the early "Golden Age" of The Netherlands when Dutch science, trade, military and art became among the most acclaimed in the world.These popular tiles were often used to decorate fireplaces, kitchens or bathrooms since they could be easily cleaned. Hand-painted, they often depict everyday life of centuries ago, landscapes, animals, flowers, or have a biblical theme, and they are much sought after collector's items nowadays. They come in various sizes, but the two most common sizes are “five-thumb” and “six-thumb”, a thumb being about the width of a man’s thumb (about an inch).