Protest tegen de instemming van graaf de Theux, minister van Binnen- en Buitenlandse Zaken, met het besluit om Luxemburg en Limburg te verdelen tussen België en Nederland 1839

This is a medal, approximately 2.3 cm in diameter, that was made by an anonymous artist to serve as "Protest against the instemming of graaf de Theux, minister van Binnen- en Buitenlandse Zaken, met het besluit om Luxemburg en Limburg te verdelen tussen België en Nederland". Its circular form, though small, carries a weighty message through its stark inscriptions. The medal's design is divided into two faces, each bearing text. The arrangement of the text on each side follows a deliberate structure. We see a clear hierarchy in the layout, directing the viewer's eye and emphasizing key phrases. The use of uppercase letters enhances the solemnity and force of the message. The choice of a circular format, reminiscent of coins or official seals, lends an air of authority to the protest. It is a potent example of how design can be used to challenge political decisions and mobilize public opinion through the power of the written word.