Overlijden van Toon Dupuis 1937 1937

This bronze memorial coin commemorating the death of Toon Dupuis was made in 1937 by Vereniging voor Penningkunst. Can you imagine how it would feel to hold it in your hand? Here we see a profile of a man with a serious expression, immortalized in bronze. I wonder if the artist felt the weight of responsibility in capturing not just the likeness, but also the essence of Toon Dupuis? The face is so detailed, you can almost feel the texture of his skin and the weight of his gaze. The letters are also raised from the surface, creating a sort of haptic dance between text and image. There is a contrast between the soft texture of his hair and the smooth surface of the coin. Memorial coins are like little time capsules, preserving a moment, a memory, a person. They remind us that art isn't just about aesthetics, but also about remembrance and connection. And that conversation continues, inspiring new forms of expression and commemoration.