Penning met het portret van Victor Amadeus II en de namen van de hertogen van Savoye 1706

This piece portrays Victor Amadeus II within a circular format, etched with names and dates, creating a structured tableau. The portrait in the center, rendered with fine lines, captures the Duke in profile, his elaborate wig meticulously detailed against the coin's structured design. The composition is rigidly organized into concentric rings. Each band contains text and symbols separated by a linear grid. The rigid structuring and typographic elements evoke a sense of order. Yet, it also hints at the complex layers of power, succession, and historical narrative associated with the Duke. The linear precision is interrupted by the organic texture of the Duke's hair, adding a dynamic contrast. In its formal arrangement, this piece suggests not just commemoration but also a structured assertion of identity, time and authority. It implies a world of structured signs, inviting contemplation on how power is visually constructed and maintained.