Allegorie op de overname van het bewind over de provincie Utrecht door de aanhangers van Maurits, prins van Oranje-Nassau 1589

This small, circular bronze medal, created in 1589 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the takeover of the province of Utrecht by the supporters of Maurice of Nassau. The obverse depicts a figure scattering seeds with a caption suggesting the planting of a new order. The reverse shows Maurice of Nassau, possibly dressed as a Roman soldier, with a spear, perhaps symbolizing victory. Though a small object, this medal is a significant historical artifact, reflecting the political upheaval of the time.