Oprichting van een standbeeld voor Gebhard Leberecht, vorst Blucher von Wahlstatt te Breslau door Christian Daniel Rauch 1820 - 1830

This bronze medal was designed by Gottfried Bernhard Loos to commemorate the erection of a statue for Gebhard Leberecht, Prince Blücher of Wahlstatt. Consider the commanding figure on its reverse: he stands with a raised arm, a gesture resonant with classical oration and leadership. This motif echoes through antiquity, seen in Roman emperors addressing their legions, a posture that embodies authority and direction. Yet, it's not confined to the classical world; we find it re-emerging in Renaissance paintings, where saints deliver sermons with similar gestures. Now, reflect on the sword at his side, a symbol of martial power. This is not merely a weapon, but a representation of justice and resolve, one that dates back to ancient times. The sword has continually signified honor and sacrifice through countless cultural expressions, resurfacing in various contexts from medieval heraldry to modern military emblems. These aren't isolated instances but recurring echoes of deeply embedded archetypes in our collective memory.