Ontwerp voor een bord voor de Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij 1874 - 1945

Here is Carel Adolph Lion Cachet’s design for a plate for the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij. It employs the visual language of power and authority. At its heart, interlaced initials sit beneath a crown, circled by a decorative border, and a larger ring of ornamentation which conveys prestige. The crown, of course, is not merely an emblem of royalty, but a symbol laden with centuries of cultural weight. We can trace its lineage back through medieval heraldry, imperial Roman laurel wreaths, and even further to the divine headdresses of ancient Egypt. Its enduring presence in art speaks to our collective fascination with authority, divinity, and power, echoing through time. Observe the decorative border of the plate design, it's no accident that Cachet adopted elements from classical design. It’s a psychological appeal to the viewer, resonating deeply with subconscious associations of grandeur and historical legitimacy. It evokes the emotional weight of tradition, engaging us on a primal, almost instinctive level. From pharaohs to shipping companies, the cyclical progression of symbols continues; forever resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings across epochs.