Afstand van Karel V ten behoeve van Filips II 1555

This silver medal by Jacques Jonghelinck (1530-1606) commemorates the abdication of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1555. The medal features Charles V on one side and his son, Philip II, on the other. The medal is a fine example of Renaissance portraiture, with the subjects rendered with great detail and realism. The inscription on the medal celebrates the reign of Charles V and the ascension of Philip II. The medal's small size suggests it was likely intended for private collection.