The Year of the Dutch Golden Age
The Dutch Golden Age is the start of a fantastic time of growth for the Dutch trade. Thanks to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) the Dutch get introduced to porcelain from Asia, with it's characteristic blue paintwork. The innovative Dutch create their own pottery by using experimental painting and baking techniques. The world famous Delft blue pottery is born.
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