Marriage Altar [reverse] 1767

This silver medal, "Marriage Altar [reverse]," was created by Gysbert van Moelingen in 1767. It depicts two cherubs, one holding a heart and the other a crown, above an altar with a flame and a vine entwined around a sculpted head. The inscription "Nuptia Celebrata Berolini. Im. Oct MDCCLXVIl" indicates the medal commemorates a wedding in Berlin in October 1767. Van Moelingen, known for his medals and coins, created this piece in the Baroque style, featuring ornate details and a sense of dynamism. The reverse of the medal likely depicted the front of the altar, making this a paired set.