Bord, plat model, behorend bij een servies met geslingerd lintmotief met bladertakken, bloemboeketten en gestrooide bloemtakken before 1820

This is a plate, part of a service, made in Loosdrecht. Its design is ornamented with a swirling ribbon motif accompanied by leafy branches and scattered floral sprigs. The plate showcases floral motifs and ribbons, and invites us to consider the enduring power of symbols across time. Ribbons, often associated with celebration and festivity, intertwine with the delicate rendering of floral elements. These have historically symbolized renewal, growth, and the fleeting nature of beauty. From ancient Roman garlands to Renaissance tapestries, floral motifs have served as potent reminders of life's cyclical rhythms, touching upon both the conscious and subconscious understanding of life's journey. These symbols echo through centuries, appearing in Dutch Golden Age paintings, where the transience of life is explored through the bloom and decay of flowers. The ribbon-like meanderings in the plate's design also remind us of the cyclical, non-linear progression of symbols. It resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings in different historical contexts, thus, it has an emotional and psychological impact on viewers, engaging them on a subconscious level.