Allegorical Scene [reverse] c. 1661

This 17th-century silver medal, created by Jan Roettiers, depicts an allegorical scene of three cherubs. One cherub holds a papal tiara, another a crown, while the third supports the tiara on a staff. In the background, a multitude of figures represent the people of Rome. The medal was likely commissioned to celebrate the election of Pope Carolus, and showcases Roettiers’ skill in medallic art.