Brabantse omwenteling, ter ere van Hendrik Karel Nicolaas van der Noot 1789 - 1790

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1789-1790, commemorates the Brabant Revolution. The obverse features a profile of Hendrik Karel Nicolaas van der Noot, a key figure in the rebellion. The reverse depicts a figure kneeling before a lion, symbolizing the people's struggle for freedom against the Austrian Habsburg rule. This medal, now held in the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical events of the late 18th century, highlighting the political and social tensions of the time.