Ontwerpen voor drie zoutvaten en twee snuifdozen 1738 - 1749

Gabriel Huquier created this etching of saltcellars and snuffboxes in the 18th century. Wave motifs dominate these designs, carrying echoes of maritime power and luxury. The wave, a symbol of constant change and the sublime force of nature, goes beyond mere decoration here. Consider the "Great Wave" by Hokusai, where the wave threatens to engulf humanity, a visual metaphor for life's overwhelming forces. The same motif appears in ancient Greek art, often linked to Poseidon, god of the sea, embodying both chaos and control. These wave-like forms in Huquier's designs, evoke a sense of rhythmic movement and latent energy. Through the centuries, the wave retains this duality, surfacing in art as a reminder of nature's beauty and destructive potential, stirring deep within us a primal recognition.