Maria Louise, prinses van Oranje-Nassau, penning haar aangeboden door het kwartier der Friese steden bij het ten tweede male aanvaarden van het stadhouderlijk bewind over Friesland 1759
nicolaasvanswinderen
silver, metal, sculpture
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portrait
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neoclacissism
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silver
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metal
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sculpture
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figuration
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sculpture
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history-painting
This 1759 silver medal by Nicolaas van Swinderen commemorates Maria Louise, Princess of Orange-Nassau's second acceptance of the stadtholderate of Friesland. The obverse depicts a bust of Maria Louise with the inscription "MARIA LUD. D.G.PR. AUR. NASS. NAT. PR. HASS. CASS". The reverse displays a wreath of coats of arms, including the coat of arms of Friesland. The medal is a fine example of commemorative art and a testament to the importance of Maria Louise's role in Dutch history.
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