Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder 1747

This 1747 medal by Jean Dassier depicts Willem IV, Prince of Orange, in profile. It celebrates his appointment as Stadtholder of the Netherlands. The detailed engraving captures the prince’s noble bearing and elaborate attire, including his wig and the armor he wears. The medal's inscription in Latin reads "Wilhelm IV, by the Grace of God Prince, and Stadtholder of the Netherlands", signifying its importance in Dutch history. It's a testament to the skill of Dassier, a prolific medallist whose work was commissioned by many prominent figures of his time.