Ronde terrine met deksel en onderschotel van aardewerk c. 1760 - 1775

This is a earthenware round tureen with a lid and saucer created by Joseph Hannonge. Notice how the delicate, floral patterns create a sense of refined beauty. Structurally, the tureen is composed of curved lines, lending it a soft, organic quality. The white backdrop emphasizes the hand-painted flowers, each carefully rendered to evoke the natural world. A semiotic understanding reveals these flowers may not merely be decorative; they might be coded symbols, perhaps referencing the bounty of nature or the transience of beauty. The composition, arranged in a balanced symmetry, gives a sense of order and control. The lid with a circular knob, a golden sphere, centers the composition. The artist uses color sparingly, with pinks, purples, and greens that highlight the white surface, creating a harmonious yet restrained palette. This tureen invites ongoing dialogue about the relationship between art, nature, and cultural meaning, questioning how we assign value and interpret the world around us.