Ontwerp voor een tapijt c. 1854 - 1864

Here is a design for a carpet, rendered in ink and watercolor. Consider the octagonal motifs, each cradling an eight-pointed star. These shapes resonate deeply across cultures, evoking ideas of cosmic order and balance that echo through Persian miniatures, where similar stars symbolize divine light. In this carpet design, the star is nested within a border. Such a combination is more than mere aesthetics; it's a dance between containment and infinity, mirroring humanity's quest to reconcile the finite with the eternal. Moreover, the symmetrical layout of the patterns suggests a subconscious desire for order and harmony. This yearning, woven into the fabric of our collective psyche, seeks solace in structured forms. Observe how the star, a symbol of guidance and enlightenment, perpetually resurfaces. Despite cultural shifts, its essence endures, each iteration reflecting the spirit of its age, yet forever tethered to its ancient roots.