Verbranding van Hieronymus van Praag 1725 - 1728

This silver medal, created by Swiss medalist Jean Dassier between 1725 and 1728, commemorates the burning of Hieronymus van Praag, a Dutch physician who was accused of heresy and burned at the stake in 1569. The obverse features a detailed profile of Van Praag, while the reverse contains an inscription detailing the event. This medal serves as a historical artifact, offering insight into the religious tensions and persecution prevalent during the 16th century.