Lambriseringen 1772 - 1779

Jean Pelletier created this print, Lambriseringen, in the 18th century using etching techniques. At first glance, one notices the orderly arrangement of rectangular panels, a common motif in interior design that reflects the period's emphasis on symmetry and order. These decorative elements often incorporated festoons—garlands of flowers or leaves—symbolizing celebration or adornment. Similar festoons appear in Roman triumphal arches. Such imagery evokes the opulence of ancient rituals and has echoed through the Renaissance and Baroque periods, often displayed in paintings and sculptures. The seemingly simple act of embellishing walls transforms the space. As the image evolved through centuries, the festoon serves as a potent symbol of cultural memory, a recurring visual echo that engages our collective subconscious. It is a reminder that images, like the currents of history, continually resurface and reinvent themselves.