Veepest in de Nederlanden 1747

Nicolaas van Swinderen's silver medal, "Veepest in de Nederlanden", depicts a scene of cattle plague in the Netherlands, likely in 1747, the year the medal was made. The obverse features a detailed relief of several figures standing around a group of cattle. The inscription on the reverse details the specifics of the plague. Van Swinderen, known for his medallic work, captured a historical event through this small but intricate piece. This medal is an example of the detailed and often political art form of medal making popular in the 18th century.