Engelbert Maes, voorzitter van de Geheime Raad 1622

This silver medal, created in 1622 by Dutch medalist Adriaan Waterloos, depicts Engelbert Maes, the President of the Secret Council, on one side and an allegorical figure of Justice standing on a lion on the other. The medal is a small, intimate work of art, measuring only 4.8 cm in diameter, and exemplifies the detailed craftsmanship of 17th-century medal making. The inscription on the medal commemorates Maes's position and highlights the important role of the Secret Council in Dutch government.