Fragment van kandelaber opgebouwd uit twee kinderen met kat en hond bij vaas waarop twee kinderen staan te plassen en daarboven vaas tussen bladranken 1500 - 1550

This is a fragment of a candelabra, rendered in print by an anonymous artist. Consider the dualities within this piece: innocence and experience, nature and artifice. There is a tension between the classical forms and the playful, even bawdy, details such as the children relieving themselves into a vase. What do these mean when combined? Is this a satire? A celebration? Or something else entirely? These prints often served as models for artisans. As such, they facilitated a dialogue between the artist's vision and the craftsperson's interpretation. It invites us to consider questions of authorship, originality, and the collaborative nature of artistic production. These tensions invite us to reflect on the complexities of human experience, the interplay between tradition and innovation, and the diverse perspectives that shape our understanding of the world.