Definiëring van een punt 1669

This print, "Defining a Point," was made by Sébastien Leclerc I. Notice how the composition is structured around a symmetrical, decorative wreath. This wreath, meticulously detailed, frames three points labeled A, B, and C, arranged in a deliberate geometric configuration. Leclerc employs line and form here not merely as representational tools, but as conceptual devices. The abstract nature of the geometric shapes—the lines, crosses, and circle—contrasts with the organic, flowing lines of the wreath. This contrast destabilizes a clear distinction between the precision of geometry and the fluidity of nature. What does it mean to define a point? Is it an act of imposing order, like the wreath seeking to contain the geometry within, or is it an inherent property waiting to be discovered? The print serves as a reminder of the artist's role in defining and interpreting the world around us.