25-jarig huwelijk Pieter Volmer en Antje Grevingh 1767 1767

This silver medal commemorating Pieter Volmer and Antje Grevingh's 25th wedding anniversary in 1767 was created by Johan George Holtzhey. The medal's design is structured around two distinct sides, each conveying its message through carefully arranged visual and textual elements. On one side, allegorical figures dominate: a winged figure of presumably virtue, with Cupid at her side, create a dynamic interplay of form and meaning. These figures are rendered in meticulous detail, set against a backdrop that suggests a narrative context. The composition, while intricate, maintains a clear hierarchy, drawing the eye to the central figures. Turning to the opposite side, a dense field of text fills the space, framed by decorative motifs. The text, though visually distinct from the figural representation, complements it by providing context to the celebration. The medal functions as a semiotic object, where images and text work together to encode cultural values and personal histories.