Inname van 's Hertogenbosch door Frederik Hendrik 1629

This silver medal, "Inname van 's Hertogenbosch door Frederik Hendrik", was created in 1629 by the Dutch artist Laurens van Teylingen. The obverse features a detailed depiction of the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch in 1629, with Frederik Hendrik and other figures prominently displayed amidst a complex landscape. The reverse contains a Latin inscription commemorating the event and Frederik Hendrik’s military victories. This medal is a prime example of the commemorative medal genre, which was popular in the 17th century, celebrating significant historical moments and figures.