Religieuze tollerantie van Jozef II, Duits keizer en opheffing der kloosters Possibly 1782

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1782, celebrates the religious tolerance of Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor. The obverse features a bust of Joseph II, while the reverse depicts a figure of Truth standing atop a pedestal, with the inscription "Amicissimi Veritas" (Dearest Truth) surrounding it. This work exemplifies the use of medals as historical records and commemorative artifacts. The medal's inscription and imagery celebrate Joseph II's policies of religious tolerance and his reforms to the Habsburg Empire. The medal is a small but powerful example of the use of art to commemorate historical events and figures.