Overlijden van Immanuel Kant 1804

This silver medal, created by Friedrich Wilhelm Loos in 1804, commemorates the death of the influential philosopher Immanuel Kant. The obverse features a profile portrait of Kant, while the reverse depicts a winged figure holding aloft a torch and a laurel wreath, symbolizing enlightenment and victory over darkness. The inscription on the reverse translates to “He flees the house and conquers with wings and light." This medal is a powerful testament to Kant's impact on philosophy and the enduring legacy of his ideas.