Terechtstelling van Marie Antoinette by Daniel Friedrich Loos

Terechtstelling van Marie Antoinette 1793

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natural stone pattern

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egg art

old engraving style

unrealistic statue

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ceramic

limited decorative element

pencil art

decorative art

This small, silver medal by Daniel Friedrich Loos commemorates the execution of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, on October 16, 1793. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of Marie Antoinette, while the reverse portrays Justice holding scales and a torch, symbolizing the execution of the queen. The medal serves as a tangible reminder of this pivotal moment in French history, demonstrating the power of art to encapsulate historical events and political upheaval.