Bezoek van George III, koning van Engeland aan St. Paul's Cathedral 1788

This commemorative medal, likely crafted by Monogrammist CI in 1789, celebrates King George III's visit to St. Paul's Cathedral. One side presents the King's profile, adorned with laurel—a symbol of victory and status echoing ancient Roman emperors—accompanied by the inscription "God Save the King." The reverse features the coat of arms of St. Paul's, radiating celestial beams, flanked by a bishop's staff and a sword. This assemblage of symbols speaks volumes about the entwined nature of divine blessing and temporal power. The emblem of the cross within the shield is not merely a Christian symbol; it's a potent nexus, reminiscent of the cross's echo in ancient cosmological diagrams, signifying the intersection of the earthly and divine realms. Such symbols transcend this singular occasion, resurfacing across epochs in varied guises. Here, the cathedral’s arms, illuminated, evoke a visual language connecting earthly authority with timeless, transcendent power.