Nieuwjaarspenning op de zorgelijke toestand in de Nederlanden 1745 1745

This silver medal, created in 1745 by Dutch artist Nicolaas van Swinderen, is a small-scale work of art that speaks volumes about the turbulent political climate of the time. The medal depicts a ship on a stormy sea, symbolizing the precarious state of the Netherlands, with the inscription "TERE. DE LARE," likely referring to a specific event or threat. This artwork is a significant historical artifact that offers a glimpse into the anxieties of the Dutch people in the mid-18th century.