Geboorte van Amalia, aartshertogin van Oostenrijk, dochter van Frans I en Maria Theresia 1746

This silver medal, created by Andreas Vestner in 1746, commemorates the birth of Archduchess Amalia of Austria, daughter of Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa. The obverse depicts Maria Theresa in profile, while the reverse shows a seated woman holding a child, with an angel hovering above. The inscription on the reverse celebrates the "happiness of the birth" and the "hope of the future." This medal is a testament to the importance of family and lineage within the Habsburg dynasty, and offers a glimpse into the symbolism and visual language of the 18th century.