Sneuvelen van admiraal de Ruyter 1676

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Christoffel Adolphi in 1676, commemorates the death of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, a Dutch naval hero. The medal's obverse depicts de Ruyter's bust with a detailed inscription, while the reverse features a dramatic scene of a naval battle, showcasing the intensity of 17th-century maritime warfare. Adolphi's intricate engraving, characteristic of his medallic work, captures the historical significance of this event.