Graafschap Bourgondië in tien dagen veroverd 1668

This silver medal, created by Jean (II) Warin in 1668, commemorates the conquest of the County of Burgundy by Louis XIV. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of the king, while the reverse showcases a chariot pulled by horses, symbolizing Victory, soaring over a landscape, referencing the conquered territory. The medal is a small but significant work of art, exemplifying the use of medals as tools for propaganda and celebration in 17th-century France. This medal is a great example of a commemorative medal, which is a type of medal that is made to celebrate a specific event.