Jugate

A jugate consists of two portraits side by side to suggest, to the viewer, the closeness of each to the other.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin, jugatus, meaning joined or overlapping.

Use

On coins, it is commonly used for married couples, brothers, a father and son, or ruler and divinity. Jugates are most often seen on pin-back buttons, but may also be seen on medals, posters or other campaign items.^: 175 If a third figure appears on the item, it is called a trigate.

Political use

In political contexts, it refers to the pairing of candidates with an emphasis on their joint candidacy and collaboration on campaign ideas. Often this would be a presidential and vice presidential candidates, although sometimes a state or local candidate is included with a presidential candidate. Voters may be better able to connect with and see the candidates as a coherent team thanks to these pictures. Campaign posters, banners, and other promotional items featuring candidates collectively was a method of reinforcing the notion of a cohesive leadership.^{[failed verification]}