Penning met een devies en de namen van Portugese koningen 1703 - 1720

This anonymous engraving presents a coin or medal featuring the names of Portuguese kings. Its creation reflects a period of intense European interest in genealogy and lineage, which were used to legitimize power and national identity. At the center, we see a crown, topped with what appears to be an ostrich feather, symbols of royalty and status. Surrounding this, the names and dates of reign of various Portuguese monarchs are neatly inscribed. The ordering of the names, the style of lettering, and the overall design speak to an attempt to construct and preserve a particular historical narrative. This piece reflects the complex interplay between power, history, and representation. It invites us to reflect on how societies create, maintain, and sometimes rewrite their own histories. The emotional resonance of this work lies in its quiet assertion of identity through the careful documentation of its rulers.