Wandbespanning van lampas met tortelduivenpatroon c. 1770 - 1790

This lampas wall covering, created by Philippe de Lasalle, features recurring motifs of turtledoves, wreaths, and baskets overflowing with flowers. The turtledoves, emblems of fidelity and affection, are nestled within circular wreaths, symbols of eternity and unity. The intertwining of doves within wreaths harkens back to ancient Roman art, where similar motifs symbolized marital harmony and domestic bliss, often adorning tombs and household objects. This symbol is not static. The image of doves carries a resonance across cultures, a psychological echo of love, peace, and devotion. These floral arrangements, abundant and lively, convey a sense of luxury, fecundity, and the ephemeral beauty of nature. The way these elements are combined invites viewers to ponder themes of love, memory, and the transient nature of beauty. Observe how these symbols have evolved, resurfacing in tapestries through the ages. What echoes of collective memory do they stir within us?