Ter ere van Willem III, op de vrede van Rijswijk by John Croker

Ter ere van Willem III, op de vrede van Rijswijk 1697

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metal, relief, sculpture

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portrait

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allegory

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baroque

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metal

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relief

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sculpture

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history-painting

This silver medal, created by John Croker in 1697, celebrates the Treaty of Rijswijk and William III. The obverse features a bust portrait of William III, while the reverse depicts a female figure symbolizing peace holding a trident and a shield. The medal, measuring only 7 cm in diameter, is a testament to the artistic talent of Croker, who was renowned for his medallic work. This small but significant artwork is a powerful reminder of the historical events it commemorates.

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