Overlijden van Margaretha Holtzhey, dochter van Martinus Holtzhey, te Middelburg 1759

This is a small, circular uniface memorial medal, made by Martin Holtzhey, commemorating the death of Margaretha Holtzhey. The medal's design is neatly divided into distinct zones. One side features a symbolic representation with allegorical figures above the phrase ‘Ad Possidenda Christi Soc’. The other, tightly packed with an inscription detailing the circumstances of Margaretha's death. The lettering is arranged in a circular fashion, filling the limited space, and is striking for its density. The design choices create a tension between the visual and the textual. The medal invites us to reflect on how meaning is constructed through both image and word, and how the structure of these elements affects our understanding of mortality and memory. This piece serves as a poignant exploration of form and content.