Blad met tegelpatroon, vierbladvormig 1730 - 1760

Here is a drawing of a tile pattern design, by Johann Michael Munck. Note the prevalence of vegetal motifs—flowers and leaves, symbols deeply intertwined with cycles of life and rebirth. These patterns, contained within the four-leaf, recall the ancient symbols of protection and good fortune found across diverse cultures, from the Celtic knotwork to the geometric designs in Islamic art. Consider the lotus flower in Eastern traditions, reborn each day from muddy waters, or the acanthus leaves adorning classical architecture. These motifs resurface time and again, mirroring the cyclical nature of existence itself. They invoke a sense of continuity, engaging our subconscious with the perennial human quest for meaning and connection across generations. How do these age-old patterns touch something primal within us? This sheet is a testament to the enduring power of symbols, continually reborn and reinterpreted through human expression.