Huwelijk van Eleonora, dochter van koning Eduard van Portugal met Frederik III, Duits keizer Possibly 1452 - 1453

This undated silver medal in the Rijksmuseum commemorates the marriage of Eleonora, daughter of King Eduard of Portugal, to Frederick III, the German Emperor. Its design is structured around the interplay of form and symbol. Observe how the circular shape defines the composition, containing the royal figures on one side and a stylized rose at the center of the other. This isn't merely decorative; the rose, encircled by text, acts as a potent emblem, likely signifying love, purity, or the lineage of the royal houses. The medal's bilateral symmetry projects a sense of balance that speaks to the structured alliances of royal marriage. The inscription that frames each image reinforces this idea, binding text and image into a unified symbolic whole. The deliberate arrangement suggests a carefully constructed message about power, legitimacy, and the strategic union of two royal families. The medal serves not only as a historical record but also as a complex interplay of symbols and meanings.