Oprichting van een standbeeld voor Jeanne d'Arc te Orleans, ter ere van Napoleon Bonaparte, premier consul van Frankrijk 1803

This bronze medal depicts the 'Erection of a statue for Joan of Arc in Orleans, in honor of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of France' by Etienne Pierre Adrien Gois. The medal is divided into two distinct sides, each with a unique composition. One side features a profile of Napoleon, rendered with precise detail, encircled by text. The other side shows a statue of Joan of Arc, also framed by text, which seems to commemorate the historical event. The smooth, reflective surface of the bronze enhances the contrast between the figures and the background, adding to the medal's visual depth. The medal's circular form creates a self-contained world, inviting us to consider the relationship between these two iconic figures within the context of French history and power. The structural balance of the medal, with its careful arrangement of text and image, functions as a symbol of the complex interplay between history, politics, and national identity. This interplay suggests how Gois might have intended for the viewer to understand the relationship between Joan of Arc and Napoleon.