![Charlotte de Bourbon, 1548-1581, Third Wife of Willem I, Prince of Orange and Nassau [reverse] by Conrad Bloc](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzFiZmExMmNmLTZjYWMtNDEyYy1iOWQ5LWNlNDFmNmE0YWFiNC8xYmZhMTJjZi02Y2FjLTQxMmMtYjlkOS1jZTQxZjZhNGFhYjRfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Charlotte de Bourbon, 1548-1581, Third Wife of Willem I, Prince of Orange and Nassau [reverse] 1577
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This silver medal, created by Conrad Bloc in 1577, depicts Charlotte de Bourbon, the third wife of Willem I, Prince of Orange and Nassau. The portrait is in profile, with the subject wearing a ruff and ornate clothing. The inscription around the edge of the medal identifies Charlotte and her title. This piece is a fine example of the commemorative medal, a popular art form in the 16th century used to honor individuals and events.
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