Deksel in de vorm van een helm een Griekse krijgsman c. 1830

This 'Lid in the Form of a Helmet of a Greek Warrior', was crafted by Matthijs Kessels. The sculpture presents a striking interplay of classical motifs, the helmet's robust form is softened by the delicate figure of a winged woman who sits gracefully upon it. The wings and the helmet plumes create a dynamic visual tension. The linear arrangement of the plumes contrasts with the gentle curves of the woman’s form, resulting in a balanced composition that invites the eye to explore the piece in its entirety. Structurally, the sculpture uses the semiotic language of neoclassicism to explore themes of power, beauty and the relationship between strength and vulnerability. The sculpture destabilizes traditional categories, presenting a nuanced perspective on the aesthetics of power. This piece does not merely represent classical ideals; it reinterprets them.