Twee centaurs torsen een ornamentele vaas met een plaquette op een muur 1764

This drawing was created by Benigno Bossi, and is titled, *Two Centaurs Torsen an Ornamental Vase with a Plaque on a Wall*. The drawing presents a symmetrical composition which immediately strikes the eye, with two centaurs acting as the foundational supports for an ornamental vase. The vase, brimming with flowers, sits atop a sphere, creating a visual paradox between fragility and monumental strength. The inscription on the plaque, 'A Son Excellence Monsieur D’tillot', suggests a dedication, elevating the artwork beyond mere decoration to a statement of honor. Bossi uses line and form to explore themes of support and symbolism, creating an interplay between classical mythological figures and formal commemoration. The rigid architectural elements and the dynamic figures of the centaurs intersect, juxtaposing the stable with the active, questioning traditional notions of monumentality and representation in art. This invites us to see beyond the surface, questioning the conventional and reflecting on the layers of meaning embedded within.