Proud Mary View of Amsterdam

Proud Mary View of Amsterdam

Proud Mary is named after Mary II, the wife of Stadtholder William III and a great admirer and collector of Delft Blue in the Dutch Golden Age. This stylish figurine was created from the desire to give Royal Delft’s iconic Delft Blue a contemporary look. The design consists of four interchangeable elements: the skirt, the bodice, the collar, and the head. The design is by Dutch designers Koens & Middelkoop, while the decoration was created by the designers and master painters of Royal Delft.

Proud Mary View of Amsterdam

In Amsterdam’s jubilee year, celebrating the city’s 750th anniversary, Royal Delft presents a special, hand-painted edition of the iconic Proud Mary. This limited edition pays tribute to the capital in authentic Delft Blue and celebrates Amsterdam’s rich history with a unique art object. The design depicts the view from the IJ, a panoramic scene of historical ships in Amsterdam’s harbor. This refined tableau reflects the city’s role in trade throughout the centuries. The classic cityscape is a tribute to Amsterdam of the Golden Age. The three crosses from Amsterdam’s coat of arms adorn Proud Mary’s body. This Proud Mary is an homage to Amsterdam.