carving, wood, architecture
carving
architectural modelling rendering
architectural product design
architecture mock-up
3d shape
prop product design
architecture model
wood
cut-out
prototype of a building
cutout
product render
architecture
Dimensions height 69.5 cm, width 84.5 cm, depth 25.2 cm
This wooden half-model depicts the stern of a 74-gun ship, a potent symbol of naval power and exploration. The stern's intricate carvings and multiple windows speak of hierarchy and control, reminiscent of the elaborate facades of Renaissance palaces. This echoes ancient motifs of dominion, from the prows of Roman galleys to Viking longships, each bearing symbols of authority and protection. Note the windows that punctuate the stern. These openings aren't just for light; they represent the gaze of power, the ability to see and oversee. This voyeuristic motif resurfaces throughout art history, from religious iconography to modern surveillance systems. Consider how the ship, a vessel of both conquest and commerce, embodies the complex interplay between ambition, fear, and the human drive to transcend boundaries. As it sailed the seas, the ship became a potent, floating symbol, carrying the dreams and anxieties of an era.
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This half model represents the ship Staten Generaal, a naval vessel built in Amsterdam in 1795. The ship – which had 74 guns on board – was renamed the Washington in 1798 and the Princesse of Orange in 1799, after she was captured by the British Royal Navy. The ornamentation of the railings with angels blowing horns, trophies of weap-ons and stylized leaves is typical of the late 18th century.
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