Ontwerpen voor een hanglamp met drie kappen 1874 - 1945

This is a sketch for a hanging lamp with three shades by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, rendered in pencil on graph paper. Light, as a symbol, bears the weight of centuries, representing knowledge, divinity, and hope. Here, we see it captured in the design of a lamp, an object intended to bring illumination into domestic spaces. Yet, consider the evolution of this motif. In ancient Egyptian art, the sun disc symbolized Ra, the god of light and life. This evolved into the classical world, where torches and lamps were emblematic of enlightenment and learning. In Christian iconography, the candle represents the light of Christ, piercing the darkness of ignorance and sin. The lamp, therefore, is not merely a source of light, but a vessel carrying profound cultural memory. Think of the psychological impact of light and darkness: light brings clarity, safety, and warmth. The human psyche is drawn to light as a fundamental need, a beacon against the unknown. This design is an echo of our collective unconscious, a reminder of the enduring human quest for understanding and clarity.