Queen Marie-Antoinette Led to the Guillotine [reverse]

Conrad Heinrich Küchler

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular medal featuring a detailed relief scene. The primary subject of the relief is a historical depiction of a procession, where a horse-drawn cart carrying a figure is surrounded by a crowd of people, with some individuals holding flags. In the background, two classical-style buildings are visible, and a large group of figures can be seen in a disciplined formation. Above the scene, the words "ALTERA VENIT VICTIMA" are inscribed around the outer edge. Below the relief scene, within a separate section, the date "XVI. OCT. MDCCXCIII" is engraved. The sculpture is crafted from a material with a bronze or copper-like color, giving it a warm, metallic appearance. The medal's detailed engraving and historical motifs suggest it is a commemorative piece, viewed as an artifact representing a past event.