Filips, erfprins van Spanje, heer der Nederlanden 1555

This small, circular bronze medal, created in 1555 by an anonymous artist, depicts Philip of Spain, Prince of the Netherlands. The obverse shows a portrait of Philip, while the reverse portrays the royal coat of arms of Spain. The medal, now in the Rijksmuseum, would have been a commemorative object, perhaps worn as a pendant. The inscription on the medal and the imagery are typical of 16th-century commemorative medals, highlighting Philip's power and authority.