Frederik Willem III, koning van Pruisen, ter ere van de inname van Parijs 1815 - 1820

This small medal, commemorating Frederick William III's reign and the Prussian victory in Paris, presents a formal study in miniature. The structure is defined by concentric circles—the outer beaded ring, the inner field containing the Prussian king's profile, and the suspension loop above. The artist, though anonymous, demonstrates a keen understanding of scale and proportion. The low relief portrait, with its crisp lines and subtle modeling, captures the regal bearing of Frederick William III. On the reverse, the inscription "Paris MDCCCXIV" is rendered in precise Roman numerals, reinforcing the medal's commemorative purpose. The use of gold lends the object an aura of authority and timelessness. As a token of victory, this medal embodies the symbolic function of art, mediating power and history through its very form.