Eerste vrede van Parijs tussen Frankrijk en de geallieerden 1814

This medal, commemorating the First Peace of Paris between France and the Allied forces, presents two contrasting scenes within its circular form. The cool greys of the metal, combined with sharp lines, evoke a sense of solemnity. On one side, a draped female figure, likely an allegorical representation of peace, stands beside a column bearing inscriptions, while ships sail serenely in the background. Here, Kempson and Kindon employ classical motifs to convey order and stability achieved through the treaty. The reverse mirrors this with another allegorical scene of a woman with a shield and child. Note how the visual structure of the medal works to not only commemorate peace but also to construct it as a return to classical ideals of harmony and reasoned order. This is no mere historical record; it’s a carefully wrought object designed to shape perceptions. The medal reframes political events within an aesthetic and philosophical framework.