Medaillekast met stoel 1709 - 1724

Johann Balthasar Probst created this print, "Medaillekast met stoel," sometime between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The composition focuses on a grand, ornate cabinet displayed within an equally elaborate interior. The eye is drawn to the cabinet’s symmetrical design, its tiered structure ascending to a decorative crest, and a chair placed aside it. The use of precise lines and shading defines the forms, creating a sense of depth and texture. The contrast between light and shadow accentuates the three-dimensionality of the objects, inviting a critical assessment of how the interior space is structured. This print reflects the era's preoccupation with display and order. The visual arrangement mirrors the philosophical trends of the time, where clarity and structure were highly valued. However, the very act of presenting a storage unit as a display piece destabilizes conventional meanings, suggesting a more complex relationship between utility and representation. This work serves as a site for continuous engagement and renewed interpretation.