Pierre Josse d'Armstorff, vierenveertigste intendant van de vaart van Brussel Possibly 1670
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This small bronze medal, possibly from 1670, commemorates Pierre Josse d'Armstorff, the 44th intendant of the Brussels canal. The medal features a depiction of d'Armstorff in a ceremonial setting on one side and a ship sailing on water on the other. This artwork is an example of early modern commemorative medal, a genre of art that became popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, to honor significant figures and events.
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