Inname van Bergen (Mons) door Frankrijk op Spanje 1691 1691

This 1691 medal, titled "Inname van Bergen (Mons) door Frankrijk op Spanje 1691", was created by French medalist Jean Mauger. The circular, lead medal depicts a crowned figure, symbolizing France, standing triumphantly over a fallen figure representing Spain. The work commemorates the French capture of the city of Mons during the War of the Grand Alliance. Mauger's medal is a powerful example of the use of art for political propaganda, and it provides a visual reminder of the turbulent European history of the late 17th century.