Portret van Karel Emanuel III, koning van Sardinië 1712 - 1786

This is a portrait of Charles Emmanuel III, King of Sardinia, rendered in print. The king is encircled, but our eye is drawn to the relief below, where scenes of peace and battle unfold, an intriguing juxtaposition of themes. Consider the crown, subtly placed. It echoes the scepter, a symbol of power dating back to ancient rulers, reappearing throughout history, each time imbued with the weight of tradition yet reshaped by contemporary meanings. Here, the crown isn't merely a symbol of royal authority. It speaks to our collective memory of leadership and legitimacy. This engraving engages us on a subconscious level, stirring deep-seated emotions about order, power, and the cyclical nature of history. This visual language powerfully conveys historical continuities. The symbols resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings across contexts, each bearing witness to our enduring fascination with authority.