About this artwork
This tin-glazed earthenware dish was created by De Witte Starre Manufactory. The circular form is meticulously articulated with intricate motifs, presenting a compelling study in symmetry and design. The dish features a central emblem of a floral arrangement set in a vase, enclosed within a shield. This crest-like composition is flanked by stylized scrolls and winged figures, all rendered in monochromatic tones. The repetitive patterns of curls and floral details are echoed in the dish's rim, creating a sense of formal harmony. The overall composition is a testament to the prevailing aesthetic conventions, where symmetry serves not only an ornamental purpose but also a symbolic function. This formal structure invites us to contemplate the relationship between function and representation, suggesting how decorative objects can convey meaning through their arrangement. The dish is both beautiful and thought-provoking.
Dish 1705 - 1723
De Witte Starre Manufactory
@dewittestarremanufactoryThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NYArtwork details
- Medium
- ceramic, sculpture
- Dimensions
- Overall: 1 1/2 × 10 in. (3.8 × 25.4 cm)
- Location
- Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
- Copyright
- Public Domain
Tags
baroque
ceramic
sculpture
decorative-art
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About this artwork
This tin-glazed earthenware dish was created by De Witte Starre Manufactory. The circular form is meticulously articulated with intricate motifs, presenting a compelling study in symmetry and design. The dish features a central emblem of a floral arrangement set in a vase, enclosed within a shield. This crest-like composition is flanked by stylized scrolls and winged figures, all rendered in monochromatic tones. The repetitive patterns of curls and floral details are echoed in the dish's rim, creating a sense of formal harmony. The overall composition is a testament to the prevailing aesthetic conventions, where symmetry serves not only an ornamental purpose but also a symbolic function. This formal structure invites us to contemplate the relationship between function and representation, suggesting how decorative objects can convey meaning through their arrangement. The dish is both beautiful and thought-provoking.
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