Doosje voor een penning 1910

This little box for a coin, by J. Lecraart, it's so tiny, just imagine it sitting in the palm of your hand! The design on the top is so precise and delicate, with its helmet and foliage, framed by the inscription reading 'Médaille d’Art'. It’s like a miniature world! I am thinking about what it was like to be Lecraart, carefully crafting such a small object. Did they labour over every minute detail, trying to create something perfect? Or were they more interested in the overall impact of the design? It makes me think about the relationship between art and craft, and how even the most humble object can be elevated through careful attention and skill. It reminds me of the work of Joseph Cornell who elevated everyday objects in his shadow boxes. Just think how ideas pass between people, inspiring others to be creative! I love the thought that something like this might spark inspiration in someone else. It is nice to think of art as a collaborative effort, a dialogue across time.