Onbetrouwbaarheid van de Spanjaarden tijdens de vredesonderhandelingen te Middelburg 1596

This 1596 bronze medal by an anonymous artist depicts a scene of betrayal. The artwork, which is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, portrays the Spanish during the peace negotiations in Middelburg as untrustworthy. It is a small medal, measuring just 2.9 centimeters in diameter and weighing 5.17 grams. The inscription on the reverse side reads "ONBETROUWBAERHEYT DER SPAENJAERDEN". The medal is a powerful commentary on the political climate of the time and the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule.