Plate 1730 - 1740

This plate was crafted by the Meissen Manufactory. Notice how the artist has rendered the surface with a milky white glaze, which serves as a neutral ground for the asymmetrical arrangement of figures. The eye is drawn to the contrasting elements: the dark, stylized creatures set against the pale backdrop. The composition avoids symmetry, instead favoring a dynamic interplay of forms distributed around the plate's center. Flowers, birds, and mythical creatures are positioned to engage in a visual dance, their forms outlined with precision and a somewhat reserved palette. The creatures, particularly the winged canine, exhibit a curious blend of naturalism and fantasy, challenging fixed categories of representation. This plate destabilizes conventional expectations through its blend of design elements. It invites us to consider how cultural symbols are reinterpreted and resignified within new contexts.