Versierde dressoir uit de vijftiende eeuw 1850 - 1900

Médéric Mieusement created this photograph of a fifteenth-century decorated dresser, using a technique called photogravure. Consider the complex interplay between functionality and artistry. Furniture like this was more than mere utility. It was a statement of wealth, taste, and cultural identity. In fifteenth-century Europe, such a piece would have resided in the homes of the wealthy elite, often men, who held significant social and political power. Notice the intricate carvings. These are not just decorative but symbolic. They narrate stories, often religious, reflecting the cultural values and beliefs of the time. How did these images reinforce societal norms, and what impact might they have had on the women and marginalized individuals who encountered them in domestic spaces? Mieusement's lens invites us to reflect on the past, and how societal structures, class, and privilege were embedded in the everyday objects that surrounded people. This image offers a chance to consider the emotional and personal relationships individuals had with these items.