Eeuwfeest van de verovering van Breda door Frederik Hendrik 1737

This silver medal, created by Nicolaas van Swinderen in 1737, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the capture of Breda by Frederick Henry. The obverse features an angel blowing a trumpet, signifying jubilation, while the reverse depicts the city of Breda and the motto "Breda ad Patriam vi redacta" (Breda restored to the fatherland by force). This medal exemplifies the Dutch tradition of commemorative art, showcasing historical events through detailed and symbolic imagery.