Inname van Grave door Alessandro Farnese, hertog van Parma 1586

This small, bronze medal, created in 1586 by an anonymous artist, depicts Alessandro Farnese, Duke of Parma, on horseback, surrounded by an inscription celebrating his military achievements. The reverse side of the medal shows a scene of battle, with the inscription “INNAME VAN GRAVE DOOR ALESSANDRO FARNESE, HERTOG VAN PARMA." The medal was likely made to commemorate Farnese's military exploits in the Eighty Years' War, highlighting his reputation as a skilled military leader in 16th-century Europe. This medal offers a glimpse into the historical significance of this period through a small, yet powerful artistic representation.