Vier knipselkunstwerken met dieren en figuren 1685

Here is a page featuring four paper cut-outs made by Cornelis Schellinger. Each cut-out presents a tableau of figures and animals set against a stark black background. The compositions are arranged in a grid, each a small window into a detailed, fantastical world. Notice how the artist uses the contrast between the white figures and the black background to create depth and movement. In the largest cut-out, a deer leaps across the scene accompanied by rabbits, while birds and flora punctuate the landscape with vertical accents. These are suggestive of depth and perspective within the otherwise flat medium of paper cutting. Schellinger’s arrangement of figures reflects a structured vision of nature and society. The rhythmic repetition of animals suggests a formal order, yet each scene teems with dynamic energy. This tension between order and liveliness characterizes the work, turning a simple craft into a complex interplay of form and meaning. The deliberate use of silhouette invites us to consider not just what is shown, but also what is implied, revealing the underlying semiotic structure of visual communication.