Dirk Jansz. Graswinckel, ridder van de orde van St. Marco, advocaat fiscaal van Holland 1636

This 1636 silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, depicts Dirk Jansz. Graswinckel, a knight of the Order of St. Mark and fiscal advocate of Holland. The medal is an example of portrait medal, which are typically small, circular pieces of metal often used to commemorate a person's achievements. The medal features Graswinckel's bust in profile on one side, and an inscription detailing his titles and the order to which he belonged on the other. This historical artifact provides insight into the lives and customs of the Dutch Golden Age.