Tweehonderdste verjaardag van het ontzet van Vlissingen, penning geslagen op last van de stad Vlissingen en uitgedeeld tijdens de feestelijkheden 1772

Here we see a medal designed by Johann Heinrich Schepp commemorating the bicentennial of the relief of Vlissingen. Look closely at how Schepp uses the circular form to structure two distinct scenes. One side presents a detailed cityscape, receding into the background, with a prominent monument in the foreground. Notice how the monument, adorned with a portrait, becomes a focal point, framed by inscriptions and topped with symbolic flames, possibly signifying remembrance or celebration. Flipping to the other side, the composition shifts to allegorical figures. Justice, blindfolded, stands tall beside what appears to be Cupid. Consider how the formal arrangement—the balance of architectural detail against human form, the contrast between text and image—serves to monumentalize a historical event. Schepp's medal is not just a record, but a carefully constructed artifact, inviting reflection on themes of memory, justice, and civic pride. The medal's structure prompts us to consider how these themes intersect and reinforce one another within the context of Vlissingen's history.