Plate c. 1745

This porcelain plate was created by the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. At first glance, the eye is drawn to the soft curves and undulating rim, trimmed with delicate gold. The overall structure presents a play between symmetry and asymmetry. Floral swags are placed in even intervals around the edges, while the central image of figures in a landscape is off-center. The embossed surface creates a tactile experience, inviting a closer look. The subtle tension between the central motif and the surrounding ornamentation sets up a visual dialogue, reflecting the Rococo period's aesthetic of refined playfulness and its departure from strict symmetry. The plate becomes a field of signs, where each element contributes to a layered reading of luxury and leisure. It reminds us that even decorative objects are embedded with cultural meaning.