Geboorte van Frederik Willem, prins van Oranje, zoon van kroonprins Frederik Willem en Sophia Dorothea van Braunschweig 1710

This silver medal, created by Georg Hautsch in 1710, commemorates the birth of Frederik Willem, Prince of Orange. The obverse depicts a tree growing from a mountain with a crown held aloft by two eagles, symbolizing the birth of the prince as a new branch of the royal family. The reverse features a celestial globe, incorporating astrological details like the date of the prince's birth and a Latin inscription celebrating his arrival. This commemorative medal offers a glimpse into the rich symbolism employed in the art of the early 18th century, reflecting the importance of dynastic succession and the role of celestial events in defining one's destiny.