Gerard d'Oyenbrugge, vijfentwintigste intendant van de vaart van Brussel Possibly 1625

This small, bronze medal, possibly created in 1625, depicts Gerard d'Oyenbrugge, the 25th intendant of the Brussels canal, and is attributed to Balthasar Laureys. The obverse features a portrait of d'Oyenbrugge amidst a depiction of the Brussels canal, while the reverse shows a detailed scene of a ship on the canal. This small medal is a remarkable example of a commemorative object from the early 17th century, highlighting the significance of the canal to the city of Brussels.