Afwijzing door de Staten-Generaal van de vredesvoorstellen van Ernst, aartshertog van Oostenrijk 1594

This silver medal, created in 1594 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the rejection of peace proposals from Archduke Ernest of Austria by the States-General of the Netherlands. The obverse features the coat of arms of the Dutch Republic, while the reverse depicts a scene of rejection. This small but significant artifact offers a glimpse into the complex political landscape of the Eighty Years' War, a pivotal moment in Dutch history.