Portrait medallion of Frederica Sophia Wilhemina, princess of Prussia 1773

This is a portrait medallion of Frederica Sophia Wilhemina, princess of Prussia, made in porcelain by Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur. The overall impression is one of restrained elegance. The circular form, crowned with a regal motif, frames a bas-relief profile. The white porcelain against the gilt of the frame creates a study in contrasts, highlighting form through subtle shifts in light and shadow. Consider the semiotics at play: the profile, a classical reference, speaks to notions of nobility and timelessness. The use of porcelain, a prized material, elevates the subject, embedding her within a system of value and status. The absence of color encourages a focus on the purity of line and form. Through this medallion, the artist invites us to consider how power and identity are constructed and communicated through material and form. It serves not just as a likeness, but as a carefully crafted symbol within a complex cultural code.