Delft
| Delft is the home of the famous hand painted blue & white porcelain, a process brought from China. We visited Delftse Pauw, which means the "Delft's peacock". After learning about the molding, bruning and painting processes, we were left in the factory shop, and I bought a small . One curiosity: the paint is black and turns blue with the chemical reactions take take place in the final burning process. |  |
| Delft is also the birthplace of Jan Vermeer, one of the most renowned painters of the 17th century.I had on my notes that all the kings of the Netherlands were buried in Delft, except William of Orange, who is buried in England. But I am not sure this information is correct, as I read he was murdered in Delft in 1584. | |
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