Zeeslag bij Vigo (Vigos): het verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse vloot, rekenpenning geslagen ter ere van Anna Stuart, koning van Engeland by Anonymous

Zeeslag bij Vigo (Vigos): het verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse vloot, rekenpenning geslagen ter ere van Anna Stuart, koning van Engeland

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Rijksmuseum
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Artwork details

Medium
metal, engraving
Dimensions
diameter 2.6 cm, weight 5.52 gr
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Tags

#portrait#baroque#metal#history-painting#engraving#miniature

About this artwork

This is an anonymous medal made to honor Anna Stuart, Queen of England. Its circular form, material, and relief work convey a sense of enduring power and commemorate a historical event. The medal is bisected into two distinct yet interconnected visual fields. One side presents a formal portrait of Queen Anne, framed by an inscription that speaks to her titles. The other depicts the naval battle of Vigo, rendered with ships engulfed in flames amidst a stylized sea and landscape. The composition employs symbolism to reinforce a narrative of triumph and authority. The Queen's portrait, neoclassical in its execution, positions her as a figure of dignified leadership. The burning fleet is not merely a depiction of war but functions as a signifier of British naval prowess and dominance. The medal, therefore, serves as both a historical record and a piece of political communication. Its form and imagery are carefully constructed to convey specific meanings, reflecting the cultural values and power dynamics of its time.

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