Adolf Le Comte – rare plate with historical scene

This decorative dish with the scene of Joan of Arc is a design by Adolf Le Comte. Adolf was the most important designer with De Porceleyne Fles in Delft and was, among other things, inspired by the Middle Ages.  Here he has arrived at Joan of Arc / The Virgin of Orleans. Above the head of the 19 year-old we see her as a knight on horseback, fighting against the English foe.