Overlijden van Aurelius Augustus van Male, lid van de Hoge Raad te Madrid 1662

This small, round, silver medal, created in 1662 by Denis (II) Waterloos, commemorates the death of Aurelius Augustus van Male, a member of the High Court in Madrid. One side of the medal depicts a profile portrait of the deceased, while the other features a figure holding a stick and a dog, likely a symbolic representation of his life and legacy. This small, yet detailed, medal exemplifies the tradition of commemorative art during the 17th century, offering insight into the life and achievements of a notable individual.