George van Egmond, zestigste bisschop van Utrecht 1558

This 1558 silver medal by Steven Cornelisz van Herwijck depicts George van Egmond, the sixtieth Bishop of Utrecht. The obverse features a profile portrait of the bishop in his vestments, while the reverse depicts a scene of the bishop with the Holy Spirit descending upon him. This small medal, measuring just 6.8 cm in diameter, was a common form of commemorative art in the 16th century, serving to honor individuals and events.