Overlijden van Cornelis Speelman, gouverneur-generaal van Nederlands-Indië, Batavia, 11 januari 1684 1684
anonymous
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ornate
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natural stone pattern
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decorative element
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egg art
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old engraving style
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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stoneware
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pencil art
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decorative art
This silver commemorative medal, created in 1684 by an anonymous artist, depicts the coat of arms of Cornelis Speelman, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. The medal commemorates Speelman's death on January 11, 1684 in Batavia (modern Jakarta, Indonesia). The intricate design features a shield with two raised hands, symbolizing Speelman's power and authority. The shield is surrounded by ornate floral motifs and topped with a helmet and a crowned eagle, representative of Dutch colonial power.
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