Inname van Grave 1602

"Inname van Grave" is a silver medal by Claes Petersz. van de Vogelaer, dated 1602. The medal depicts the Siege of Grave, a key event in the Eighty Years' War. The obverse features a scene of the siege, while the reverse depicts a spade surmounted by a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory. The Latin inscription around the edge reads, "Industria et labore," which translates to "By industry and labor." The medal celebrates the victory of the Dutch forces, and is a testament to the importance of the event in Dutch history.