Twee voetstukken met tabletten 1772 - 1779

Jean Pelletier, born in 1736, created this print, titled 'Twee voetstukken met tabletten,' showcasing two pedestal designs. During Pelletier's time, European society was deeply structured by class. Architectural designs, like these pedestals, often reinforced the era’s hierarchies. They were not merely functional objects but symbolic of status, power, and the aesthetic values of the elite. Each design incorporates classical elements, reflecting a broader cultural obsession with antiquity and order. Who might these pedestals have been built for, and what stories would they tell? The clean, precise lines and inscriptions evoke a sense of permanence, but also prompt reflection on the ephemerality of power. These designs speak to the aspirations and values of a bygone era, but they also provoke a dialogue about the legacies we choose to preserve and celebrate.