Horlogekast tussen boeketten en bloemenvazen 1661 - 1726

This undated print presents a clock case design, framed by floral bouquets and vases. Flowers, since antiquity, have been potent symbols of ephemerality and beauty. These carefully arranged blooms echo the vanitas tradition, a reminder of life's fleeting nature, yet their placement around the central scene suggests an eternal cycle. The circle containing a couple getting married further enhances the message of commitment. The use of flowers to frame the figures reminds us of the cyclical nature of life. The image speaks to the human subconscious, using beauty and delicacy to convey the profound mysteries of existence. We see not just decoration but a symbolic language, revealing the timeless human struggle to reconcile mortality with our deepest longings for continuity and meaning.