Kwitantie aan Frans Buffa en Zonen Possibly 1869

Feico Ronner created this receipt to Frans Buffa en Zonen in 1869. Note the ornamental frame on the left, enclosing an empty oval, and the floral motifs at the top and bottom. These forms echo motifs of abundance and nature that have appeared throughout art history, in places as disparate as ancient Rome and Renaissance Italy. These symbols weren't merely decorative; they conveyed a sense of security and value. Think about how similar motifs appear on currency and official documents across cultures. This connection to classical motifs taps into a deep-seated cultural memory, evoking notions of trustworthiness. Consider, for instance, the use of wreaths in ancient Roman coins and monuments, symbols of victory and prosperity adopted by later societies to legitimize power and convey authority. Here, in this modest receipt, they remind us of the non-linear journey of symbols, forever resurfacing and evolving, carrying echoes of our collective past.