Overwinningen van stadhouder Frederik Hendrik, 1627-1630 by Anthonis Pietersz. van der Willigen

Overwinningen van stadhouder Frederik Hendrik, 1627-1630 1631

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This silver medal, created in 1631 by Dutch artist Anthonis Pietersz. van der Willigen, celebrates the victories of Frederick Henry, Stadholder of the Netherlands, between 1627 and 1630. The obverse features a portrait of Frederick Henry, surrounded by allegorical figures representing Fame, Justice, and Fortune. The reverse depicts the Dutch coat of arms surrounded by four ovals commemorating specific military victories during those years. This commemorative medal, a form of propaganda, exemplifies the importance of visual representations in promoting political narratives.