Collage van uitgeknipte prenten geplakt op albumblad van blauw papier c. 1585 - 1700

This is a collage of cut-out prints pasted on a blue album page of paper. A patchwork of monochrome images floats against a flat blue ground, evoking a sense of playful assembly. The collage is structured around contrasts. Sharp, clean edges of the cut-outs meet the blue background, disrupting any illusion of depth. Figures in various states of action and repose are juxtaposed, setting up a dynamic interplay between stillness and motion. The choice of monochrome further emphasizes the contrast, reducing the images to their essential forms. The layout of the images follows a deliberate, almost geometric order. Rectangular and square cut-outs are carefully arranged, creating a grid-like structure that provides a sense of stability. The selection and arrangement of images, however, appear to be driven by a desire to unsettle any fixed notions of meaning. The juxtaposition of disparate images disrupts conventional narrative structures, inviting viewers to construct their own associations and interpretations. Ultimately, this collage destabilizes the traditional role of images as transparent windows onto the world, instead presenting them as self-conscious constructions.