Portret van Jean André de Luc 1750 - 1817

This engraving portrays Jean André de Luc in profile, captured by J.S.L. Halle. Enclosed within a circle, the profile evokes ancient coins and medals, harking back to classical antiquity and the Roman Empire and its visual language of power, honor, and enduring legacy. This visual motif reappears through history, employed to immortalize figures deemed worthy of remembrance, a tradition reborn during the Renaissance and persisting through the ages. Even today, in modern commemorative coins and official portraits, the form of the profile enclosed in a circle remains potent. This symbol has become an integral part of our collective memory, resurfacing, evolving, and taking on new meanings in different historical contexts, yet always evoking a sense of reverence and timelessness.