Portret van Pharamond 1647 - 1678

This portrait of Pharamond was made by Nicolas de Larmessin, using engraving. The crown is the dominant symbol here, embodying authority and divine right. This motif echoes through time, from ancient Egyptian headdresses to the laurel wreaths of Roman emperors. Yet, the crown's meaning has shifted. Once a symbol of divine mandate, it later signified national power, as seen in countless royal portraits across Europe. Consider the gesture of wearing the crown. It is a visual echo resonating with collective memory. It embodies the emotional weight of leadership, the burden of power, engaging us on a deep, subconscious level. Thus, the crown resurfaces, evolving, gaining new context and meaning. Its journey through history is not linear, but cyclical. It continuously reappears, carrying echoes of past meanings into new eras.