Zorgelijke toestand in de Nederlanden by Nicolaas van Swinderen

Zorgelijke toestand in de Nederlanden 1745

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This silver medal, "Zorgelijke toestand in de Nederlanden", was created by Nicolaas van Swinderen in 1745. The design depicts a scale with two ships, referencing the precarious state of the Dutch Republic during a period of economic decline and political unrest. The obverse displays the lion of the Dutch Republic, with a sword and sun above, symbolizing the nation's strength and resilience. This medal offers a glimpse into the Dutch Republic's troubled time during the 18th century.