Verovering van Rugen door de koning van Denemarken en de keurvorst van Brandenburg 1678

This is a medal commemorating the conquest of Rugen by the King of Denmark and the Elector of Brandenburg, crafted in silver. The composition is structured into distinct pictorial fields. One side depicts a seated female figure alongside a pyramid, emphasizing a contrast between organic form and geometric precision. The figure holds a staff, directing attention to an inscription on the pyramid, while a shield rests beside her, adding layers of symbolic depth. The reverse side features an eagle hovering above a seascape with ships, creating a dynamic interplay between sky and sea. The symbolic deployment of forms like the pyramid, figure, and eagle suggests an interplay between power, knowledge, and natural order. These signs, carefully arranged, point to the medal's function as a historical marker and symbolic artifact, inviting ongoing interpretation of its meanings and values.