Margaret of Parma (1522-1586), Governor of the Netherlands 1567
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This silver medal, crafted by Jacques Jonghelinck in 1567, commemorates Margaret of Parma, the governor of the Netherlands. The obverse depicts Margaret in profile, showcasing her elegant attire and regal bearing. The reverse features a female figure, likely representing Justice, holding a sword and standing atop a rocky outcrop. The surrounding scene, featuring a city, ships, and a landscape, emphasizes the importance of her governance. The medal's intricate details and symbolic imagery celebrate Margaret's authority and her role in the political landscape of the Netherlands.
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Most coins have a side with a portrait, usually of a ruler. In addition, portrait medals have also always been made, primarily to honour, commemorate, or glorify an important event or person. They were often intended for a general public. Some were destined to be family heirlooms. In any case, the medallists tried to make the likenesses as realistic as possible. That is why they are considered a separate genre.
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