Maria Christina en Albert-Kasimir, landvoogden der zuidelijke Nederlanden, penning vereerd door het gewest Brabant 1786

This medal, commemorating Maria Christina and Albert-Kasimir, Governors of the Southern Netherlands, was presented by the province of Brabant. Notice the medal's octagonal shape, a deliberate choice that steers away from the conventional circle, immediately suggesting a break from tradition. This geometric form provides a structured space for the profiles of Maria Christina and Albert-Kasimir on one side, and an inscription framed by a wreath and crown on the other. The artist has used a shallow relief, playing with light and shadow to define the figures and text, creating a subtle depth. The profiles, facing each other, divide the space, prompting a structural reading of power dynamics and relationships within the governorship. The decision to present the artwork in a non-circular, octagonal frame, disrupts the classical, harmonious ideals often associated with medallions, marking it as a statement piece rooted in the specific socio-political context of its time.