Zeeslag bij Vigo (Vigos): het verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse vloot by Christian Wermuth

Zeeslag bij Vigo (Vigos): het verbranden van de Franse en Spaanse vloot 1702

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metal, relief, engraving

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portrait

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baroque

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metal

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sculpture

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relief

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history-painting

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coin

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engraving

This silver medal by Christian Wermuth commemorates the Battle of Vigo Bay, a naval battle that took place in 1702. The obverse features a profile portrait of Queen Anne of Great Britain, while the reverse depicts a detailed scene of the burning of the French and Spanish fleets, with the inscription "CAPTAIN INCENSA GALLETH HISPAN CLASS AD VIGUM XII OCTOB MDCCII." This commemorative medal is a significant piece of historical artwork that showcases the intricate details of a pivotal moment in naval warfare.

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