Misslag van een duit op naam van de VOC en de stad Utrecht met jaartal1790 1840 - 1843

This copper duit, minted in 1790, bears witness to the Dutch East India Company, and the city of Utrecht. Note the VOC monogram, a symbol laden with the weight of maritime trade, colonial ambition, and the exchange of commodities across vast oceans. The intertwining letters act as a visual shorthand for a complex web of power relations. Consider how the star hovers above the monogram, a celestial guide for voyages of commerce, yet also an enduring symbol of hope, destiny, and divine favor. The star appears in many forms across time. It has illuminated religious and secular art. The star is a motif that speaks to our collective yearning for orientation and purpose. The subconscious allure of celestial symbols is a powerful force engaging viewers at a deep, subconscious level. The image has resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts.