Vrede van Rijswijk 1697

This silver medal, crafted by Georg Friedrich Nuernberger in 1697, commemorates the Peace of Rijswijk, a significant treaty ending the War of the Grand Alliance. The obverse depicts a classical temple, representing peace and harmony, while the reverse features two female figures shaking hands, symbolizing the agreement between warring factions. The inscription "Fœderis. Turpissimi. Reparato" emphasizes the restoration of broken alliances. This small-scale medal, measuring just 4.3 cm in diameter, exemplifies the art of commemorative medal making during the 17th century.