Hoogmoedig gedrag van Lodewijk XIV na het innemen van Luxemburg en het bombardement van Genua 1684

This silver medal, created in 1684 by the Monogrammist IR, commemorates the triumphant reign of Louis XIV. The obverse depicts the king standing amidst a landscape, holding a globe and a scepter, representing his dominion over the world. The inscription reads "Quod libet licet," meaning "Whatever he pleases is permitted," highlighting the king's absolute power. The reverse showcases a hand holding a laurel branch emerging from behind a curtain, symbolizing victory and peace. This medal, a small yet significant piece of art, encapsulates the grandeur of Louis XIV's reign and his achievements in military campaigns.