Boog en een ontwerp c. 1897 - 1898

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet created this design, now at the Rijksmuseum, featuring a striking motif: what appears to be a high-backed chair adorned with a heraldic lion. In heraldry, the lion is a potent symbol of courage, nobility, and royalty, often depicted in a fierce, upright stance. The lion's presence evokes the ancient symbol of the king of beasts, a figure that roars through cultural memory from the stone lions guarding ancient Mycenae, the Lion Gate, to the biblical lion of Judah. This symbol is passed down through history, shifting from a representation of earthly power to a symbol of divine authority. Consider the emotional and psychological impact on viewers, as the lion engages deep, subconscious associations with power, protection, and ancestral strength. The cycle continues, as the lion symbol resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings through different historical contexts.