Dish with cover 1735 - 1745

This porcelain dish with a cover was made by the Meissen Manufactory. Note the recurring motif of figures in a landscape. This is not merely decorative; it is a window into the dreams and memories of a culture. The pastoral scenes evoke a sense of Arcadia, a mythical place of harmony between humans and nature. But observe—these Arcadian visions are often laced with melancholy, a longing for an idealized past. We see echoes of this yearning in the art of classical antiquity, where shepherds and nymphs populate serene landscapes, symbolizing a simpler, more innocent existence. Consider how such images recur throughout history, from Renaissance paintings to 18th-century porcelain, each time colored by the anxieties and desires of a new era. These landscapes are more than just pretty scenes, they are powerful reminders of our collective yearning for peace and harmony.