Penanttafel met twee kandelaren, twee potten en een kom before 1878

This monochromatic photograph by Paul Joseph Nicolas Nestor Schaffers captures a penanttafel, or console table, adorned with candelabras, pots, and a bowl. Without a specific creation date, the image’s historical and social context is crucial, placing it in the 19th century. Reflecting the era's values, the console table embodies an intersection of class and domesticity, symbolizing upper-class lifestyle and gendered spaces. It’s meant to be viewed in the context of private settings, where the arrangement of objects in domestic spaces reflects identity. This photograph preserves an intimate encounter, inviting contemplation on both the social and emotional dimensions of home.