Kachel met vaas in een nis 1737 - 1806

This is an engraving of a tile design featuring a vase in a niche. The vase, adorned with draped garlands, sits atop a fluted column. The column is also decorated with a meander pattern, a motif common in classical architecture. This meander, or Greek key, is an ancient symbol, appearing as early as the Neolithic period. We see it winding through Greek pottery, Roman mosaics, and Renaissance paintings. Its geometric form, suggesting an infinite path, embodies ideas of eternity and the unending cycle of life. Such symbols resonate deeply, tapping into the wellspring of collective memory. This vase is not merely a decorative object; it's a vessel carrying echoes of ancient rituals, philosophical musings, and perhaps, even a hint of the subconscious desire for order and permanence. The persistence of the meander pattern reminds us that cultural memory is not linear. These images resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across time.