Patroontas met bandelier gedragen door C.J.H. Graaf van Limburg Stirum, kolonel adjudant van Z.K.H. de Prins van Oranje c. 1800 - 1830

This is an anonymous artwork of a cartridge box with a shoulder strap worn by C.J.H. Graaf van Limburg Stirum, aide-de-camp to H.R.H. Prince of Orange. The eye is immediately drawn to the dark materiality of the leather, accented by the metal details of a crown and cannons. The crown's placement at the top directs the eye downwards, creating a visual hierarchy that emphasizes the authority and status associated with the depicted symbols. The composition is structured around the contrast between the smooth, curved surfaces of the leather and the intricate, metallic ornamentation. The dark colour of the leather creates a somber mood, while the gold and red details add a touch of ostentation. This interplay between restraint and display speaks to a broader theme of power and representation. Consider how the artist uses these elements not merely to depict an object but to create a symbolic representation of military rank. The cartridge box as a functional item is transcended by its visual and cultural weight. This artwork offers a lens through which to examine how objects convey meaning and reflect broader historical and philosophical contexts.