Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, voorzitter van de Geheime Raad te Brussel, proost van St. Bavo en kanselier van de orde van het Gulden Vlies 1568

This undated silver medal was created by Jacques Jonghelinck to commemorate Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, a prominent figure in Brussels. The medal’s design is structured around contrasting elements: the authoritative portrait on one side, balanced by the intricate heraldic symbols on the reverse. The composition is notably clean, where the textured surfaces and high relief create a play of light and shadow. The circular form itself acts as a frame, drawing our focus inward. The portrait's meticulous detail invites us to consider the relationship between representation and power. The use of Latin text encircling both sides anchors the medal within a specific intellectual and political context, reflecting humanist ideals and the structures of governance. Ultimately, the medal’s impact resides not just in its aesthetic qualities but in how it encapsulates ideas about identity, authority, and the enduring quest to immortalize oneself through art.