Filips II, koning van Spanje en zijn zoon Filips, verdedigers van het rooms-katholieke geloof 1592

This small, circular medal depicts Philip II of Spain and his son Philip III, standing side-by-side. The inscription "DEFENSORES FIDEI CATHOLICAE" (Defenders of the Catholic Faith) emphasizes the religious context. Created in 1592 by an anonymous artist, it is a testament to the powerful imagery used to promote religious and political authority during the 16th century. The medal's compact size, measuring only 2.9 cm in diameter, reflects the widespread circulation of such artifacts as symbols of royal power and religious devotion.