Carel Rabenhaupt 1672

This 1672 silver medal by Johann Georg Breuer is a commemorative piece honoring Carel Rabenhaupt, a prominent figure in the Dutch Republic. The obverse of the medal features a bust portrait of Rabenhaupt, while the reverse depicts a scene of a city with a woman standing on a tree, possibly symbolizing his triumphs. This small, intricate medal (diameter 5.3 cm) exemplifies the craftsmanship and detail of 17th-century medal making, a form of art often used to celebrate historical figures and events.