Huwelijk van Karel II en Catherina van Portugal 1662

This small silver medal, created by George Bower in 1662, commemorates the marriage of King Charles II of England and Catherine of Braganza. The obverse of the medal features the King and Queen, with the Queen's head turned to the left, and the King's to the right, a popular stylistic choice during the period. The reverse features the allegorical representation of "Majestas et Amor," or Majesty and Love. This small, yet detailed, work is typical of the Baroque style of the time, and is a fine example of the artist's ability to capture the essence of an important event in a small and elegant format.