Le Havre door de Engelse en de Nederlandse vloot gebombardeerd 1694

This silver medal by Jan Boskam commemorates the 1694 bombardment of Le Havre by the English and Dutch fleets. The obverse depicts William III, the reigning monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland, with a laurel wreath and the inscription "INVICTISSIMVS GVLIELMVS III REX," indicating his status as an undefeated king. The reverse features a bull standing on a base of flames, symbolizing the destruction of the city, with the inscription "CIVIS PERIT IGNIVS AVCTOR" – “the citizen perishes, fire is the cause.” This work exemplifies the use of medallic art as a historical record.