Penning met een embleem en de namen van Zweedse koningen 1685 - 1720

This anonymous engraving presents a circular composition filled with symbolic imagery and text. Note the detailed linework, and how this intricacy contrasts with the disc's simple shape. The central emblem, featuring a landscape under a crescent moon, is framed by concentric rings containing names and dates. The tension between this central image and the information surrounding it creates a visual paradox. The motto "PER AMICA SILENTIA LUNAE" suggests themes of secrecy and the influence of the moon. Another phrase "OCULIS DORMITAT APERTIS" hints at vigilance even in stillness. Encoded meanings are embedded in the structure of the artwork itself. The use of Latin phrases connects the piece to classical traditions, while the names of Swedish kings reflect contemporary power structures. The overall design invites viewers to decode its layers of meaning, to destabilize the apparent order. The engraving operates within a semiotic framework, challenging any fixed interpretation and engaging viewers in a continuous process of discovery.