![Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 [obverse] by Johann Georg Holtzhey](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzViNjNlOGE4LTlmMTAtNDVlNS04OGRhLWQxN2IyMmVkOTczNi81YjYzZThhOC05ZjEwLTQ1ZTUtODhkYS1kMTdiMjJlZDk3MzZfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Joseph II, 1741-1790, Holy Roman Emperor 1765 [obverse] 1782
johanngeorgholtzhey
sculpture
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portrait
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sculpture
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close up portrait
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sculptural image
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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sculpture
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vessel shaped image
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mid-section and head portrait
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statue
This silver medal, created by Johann Georg Holtzhey in 1782, depicts Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, in profile. The inscription around the portrait reads "Joseph II, D.G. Rom. Imp. Vera Pietatis Vindex", meaning "Joseph II, by the Grace of God, Roman Emperor, True Defender of Piety." The medal serves as a commemorative piece, celebrating Joseph II's reign and his commitment to piety. The portrait itself showcases Holtzhey's skill in depicting a realistic likeness, capturing the Emperor's features with detail. This medal is an example of the artistry and political messaging that were often intertwined in 18th-century medallic art.
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