Drie medaillons en twee stroken met ornamentele bloemen c. 1650 - 1670

Jacques Vauquer created this undated drawing, with the title "Three Medallions and Two Strips with Ornamental Flowers," using pen and ink. The immediate impact is of meticulously detailed floral patterns arranged in geometric forms, a play between nature and artifice. Vauquer's composition follows a clear structure: three circular medallions and two vertical strips. Each form is densely packed with flowers, leaves, and scrolls, showcasing the artist's mastery of line and form. The use of symmetry and repetition creates a balanced visual field, yet the variations within each motif prevent monotony. The drawing can be seen as a semiotic system, where each floral element acts as a signifier. While individual flowers might carry symbolic meanings, their arrangement within a formal design signals a broader concept of order and elegance. Vauquer is not merely depicting nature but transforming it into a codified language of ornament. Note how the artist's rigorous formalism elevates the decorative to an intellectual exercise, inviting viewers to decode the underlying principles of design and representation.