Beschrijving van de medaille op de gelukkige aankomst van koning Willem III bij Oranjepolder, 1691 1691

This medal, created anonymously in 1691 and housed at the Rijksmuseum, commemorates the safe arrival of King William III of England, Scotland, and Ireland to Oranjepolder. The medal features a description of the event on one side and a depiction of the ceremonial entrance to the Binnenhof, a prominent political site in the Netherlands, on the other. The inscription in Dutch describes how the King's journey was fraught with danger, including treacherous ice and fog, highlighting the significance of his safe arrival. The medal serves as a testament to the King's resilience and importance to the Dutch Republic.