Nederlaag van Lodewijk XIV, koning van Frankrijk in de slag bij Malplaquet 1709

This silver medal, created by Christian Wermuth in 1709, commemorates the defeat of Louis XIV, King of France, at the Battle of Malplaquet. The obverse of the medal depicts a bust of Louis XIV in profile, while the reverse shows an eagle with its wings spread, symbolizing the victory of the allied forces. The inscription on the medal commemorates the event and the victorious generals. This small, yet detailed, medal exemplifies the art of commemorative medal-making during the Baroque period.