Hendrik van Ruysschenberch, baljuw van Biesse bij Maastricht 1588

This 1588 bronze medal depicts Hendrik van Ruysschenberch, baljuw of Biesse near Maastricht. The obverse features an elaborate coat of arms, while the reverse displays a laurel wreath surrounding the inscription “DEUS LANCIO CONVENIT." This small, but intricately detailed medal highlights the artistry of anonymous medalists in the late 16th century. It provides a glimpse into the heraldry and symbolic language used in that era.