Overlijden van Anna Sophia Matthaeus, vrouw van G. Sixtus 1697

This silver commemorative medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1697, is a touching tribute to Anna Sophia Matthaeus, the wife of G. Sixtus. The obverse depicts a phoenix rising from the flames, symbolizing rebirth and immortality. The reverse features an inscription in Latin commemorating her birth on January 7, 1670, and her death on March 21, 1697. Such commemorative medals were common in the 17th and 18th centuries, serving as a way to remember loved ones and to celebrate their lives.