Allegorie op de mislukte Franse aanslag op de stad Antwerpen 1583

This small bronze medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1583, commemorates the failed French attack on Antwerp. The medal depicts a scene of the battle, with the French soldiers fleeing in defeat. The inscription on the back of the medal reads "Anno 1583. Vt. Semper. Invicta." This translates to “In the year 1583. As always, invincible.” The medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful reminder of the city's resilience and serves as a testament to the importance of Antwerp in the 16th century.