Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, voorzitter van de Geheime Raad te Brussel 1556 - 1559

This silver medal, created by Jacques Jonghelinck between 1556 and 1559, depicts Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, a prominent figure in the Council of State of the Habsburg Netherlands. The obverse shows a profile portrait of Zuichemus, while the reverse displays an altar with a book, a candlestick, and an hourglass, symbolizing his role as a legal scholar and advisor. The medal, measuring 5.2 cm in diameter, serves as a testament to the artistic talent of Jonghelinck, a renowned medalist of the 16th century.