Terrine met leeuwenkoppen en medaillons 1759 - 1800

Here is your audio guide script: Claude Dominique Vinsac’s, Terrine met leeuwenkoppen en medaillons, is a drawing that presents a symmetrical design of what appears to be a serving dish. The monochrome palette and precise lines evoke a neoclassical aesthetic, emphasizing order and balance. The structure of the composition is divided into two distinct parts: the top shows a circular plate design, and the bottom displays a terrine, or tureen, on a decorative stand. This layout encourages a reading from top to bottom, guiding the eye through the different elements of the design. The symmetry in both the plate and terrine suggests a sense of harmony and proportion, key ideals of classical art. Note how the medallions and lion heads aren't merely decorative but serve as semiotic markers. In the context of 18th-century design, these motifs would have resonated with ideas of power, nobility, and refined taste. Vinsac uses these classical elements to elevate the object, presenting it as not just functional, but also a signifier of cultural and social values.