Plaat met vrouwenfiguur in basreliëf 1888

"Plaat met vrouwenfiguur in basreliëf", created in 1888 by De Porceleijne Fles, is a bas-relief depicting a female figure holding a lily. The work is framed in wood and features a decorative arched opening. The figure stands on a base inscribed with the words "Aeterna Juventas", Latin for "Eternal Youth". The artist's use of white and yellow porcelain creates a soft, ethereal feel, emphasizing the delicate nature of the figure and the lily. This artwork is a fine example of 19th-century decorative art, blending classical symbolism with a romantic aesthetic.