Overdracht van de regering aan Filips II Possibly 1556

This silver medal, created by the Italian Renaissance artist Gianpaolo Poggini in 1556, commemorates the transfer of power from Charles V to his son, Philip II. The obverse displays a profile portrait of Philip, while the reverse features a figure of Atlas, symbolizing the weight of the world on his shoulders, representing Philip’s inheritance of the vast Habsburg Empire. The medal is a testament to Poggini’s skill in capturing the likeness and power of his subjects, showcasing his mastery of Renaissance portraiture.