Herdenking van de nederlaag van Bossu op de Zuiderzee Possibly 1615

This silver medal, "Herdenking van de nederlaag van Bossu op de Zuiderzee," was created by Jacob Uyttenwael in 1615. It commemorates the defeat of the Spanish fleet commanded by Admiral Bossu in the Zuiderzee, a significant victory for the Dutch Republic during the Eighty Years' War. The obverse depicts the scene of the naval battle, with Dutch ships surrounding and attacking Spanish vessels. The reverse showcases a stylized coat of arms of the Dutch Republic, with a crown and anchors. The medal serves as a historical record of this crucial event and symbolizes the triumph of the Dutch over their Spanish adversaries.