Invoering van de Gregoriaanse tijdrekening 1700

This small silver medal, created in 1700 by Johann Kittel, depicts a winged figure standing on a line between the numbers "XVI" and "XVII". The figure is pointing with their left hand, suggesting the passing of time. The inscription "WO SIND WIR" (Where are we) emphasizes the temporal nature of existence. The reverse side of the medal features a German inscription that translates to "How many wonders in the year 1700 did people not know how old they were." This inscription, combined with the figure on the obverse, evokes the notion of historical change and the passing of time. The small size and inscription suggest this medal may have been a commemorative piece for a specific historical event.