Twee wandtafels met leeuwen en putti c. 1730 - 1775

This drawing presents two table designs by an anonymous artist. Notice how the fine lines in the drawing and the intricate ornamentation give it a delicate feel. Each design features a rectangular frame supported by detailed sculptural elements. The upper design integrates fierce lion figures that act as both structural support and decorative motifs. The lower design incorporates putti, those chubby cherubic figures of Renaissance art, seated amidst military and theatrical objects. The artist employs asymmetry in the placement of the figures and ornaments, creating a lively and dynamic visual rhythm. The drawing reflects the era's fascination with symmetry and classical motifs. It challenges fixed meanings by combining elements from mythology and everyday life. The use of line, ornamentation and juxtaposition of images engages us in a visual discourse about perception, power, and the interplay of classical and contemporary themes.