Allegory of Liberality [reverse] 

This silver medal presents "Allegory of Liberality," crafted by Matthes Gebel. Observe the central figure, Liberality, bearing gifts: in one hand, a ewer, symbolizing the dispensing of life's vital fluids; in the other, a dish laden with fruits, emblems of nature's bounty. She stands atop a mound, suggesting generosity springs from solid foundations. Consider how such imagery echoes through time. The cornucopia, overflowing with sustenance, appears in classical antiquity and Renaissance art, signaling prosperity. The act of giving, intrinsic to Liberality, reverberates in Christian iconography, where saints offer alms, reflecting divine grace. This sharing, depicted here with classical motifs, speaks to a universal desire to ease suffering and elevate the human spirit. The birds flying freely represent the universal sharing and free flow of these gifts. The human psyche craves connection and communal support. Isn't it fair to say that the image of Liberality strikes a chord deep within us? Gebel’s medal encapsulates the enduring, cyclical dance between giver and receiver, continuously shaping our cultural narrative.