Pierre Jeannin (1540-1622) c. 1902

Editor: Here we have a bronze medal of Pierre Jeannin, who lived from 1540 to 1622. It's quite detailed! What can you tell me about this portrait and its context? Curator: Well, consider the moment this medal was likely created. These objects often served to solidify power and legacy. The fact that it's Jeannin, a prominent political figure, tells us about the Netherlands' power dynamics and perhaps the influence of powerful men during this time. How does that reflection on power resonate with you? Editor: I see what you mean. It makes me think about who gets commemorated and why. Curator: Exactly! It’s a conversation about representation and the stories we choose to tell. Perhaps we could ask: whose stories are missing from these historical records? Editor: I never thought about medals in that way before. It's much more than just a portrait.