Verbond der Verenigde Nederlanden met Venetië 1620
willemvanbylaer
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natural stone pattern
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decorative element
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3d printed part
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decorative
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culinary art
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hand-embroidered
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stoneware
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ceramic
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limited decorative element
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layered pattern
This silver medal, created by Willem van Bylaer in 1620, commemorates the alliance between the Dutch Republic and the Republic of Venice. The obverse of the medal depicts the Dutch lion, holding two swords, with the inscription "GODVS-INDIV-VVT" which translates to "God is our defender." The reverse portrays the winged lion of Venice, standing on waves. The medal is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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