Guillaume de Harouys 17th-18th century

Editor: This is Pieter van Schuppen's portrait of Guillaume de Harouys. I'm really struck by all the visual markers of status and power. What symbols jump out at you? Curator: The wig, of course, dominates. Its cascading curls signal wealth and belonging to a specific cultural moment. But notice, too, the lace collar and the heraldic shield below. These are all laden with social meaning. What memories are evoked by such imagery? Editor: It makes me think about displays of wealth and status symbols, and how those have shifted over time. Thanks, I learned so much. Curator: Indeed, it's about understanding how images communicate cultural values across generations. Fascinating!