Allegory of Love c. 1850

This porcelain sculpture, created in the Meissen Porcelain Factory, depicts a pastoral scene with figures gathered around a tree, symbolizing life and growth. The presence of the spindle held by the central female figure evokes classical depictions of the Fates, goddesses who controlled the thread of life. It's an echo from ancient Greece. The Fates determined human destiny. Here, the spindle may suggest the weaving of relationships and destinies in the context of love. Consider how the motif of weaving reappears in various cultures, embodying the complex and interconnected nature of human life. The tree, laden with foliage, stands as a timeless symbol of fertility and connection between earth and sky, a universal image found across cultures. Such symbolism engages our subconscious, evoking feelings of security and continuity. This porcelain group, therefore, is not merely decorative but speaks to our deepest collective memories.