Ontwerp voor een halsketting 1912

Mathieu Lauweriks rendered this necklace design on paper, capturing a timeless human impulse: the adornment of the self. Notice the oval shapes and the overall circular design, echoing the ancient symbolism of the sun and wholeness. Necklaces, throughout history, have been more than mere decoration; they have been amulets, signs of status, and expressions of identity. Think of Egyptian pharaohs, their necks laden with gold and precious stones, or the Celtic torcs signifying power and nobility. The circle, unbroken, also embodies the cyclical nature of life and death, a concept deeply embedded in our collective unconscious. This simple design is a modern take on something that has fascinated humanity for millennia. The pendant's shapes may conjure the fruit of the Tree of Life, a symbol of fertility and abundance in many cultures. This piece reveals how archetypes and motifs persist, evolving yet retaining their primal power to evoke emotional responses in those who behold them.