Moord op de gebroeders de Witt 1672

This 17th-century silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, depicts the assassination of the De Witt brothers, prominent figures in Dutch politics. The obverse side features portraits of the brothers, while the reverse side showcases a scene of a ship being destroyed by a storm. The medal, measuring 4.8 cm in diameter, is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous political climate of the time. The "Moord op de gebroeders de Witt" (murder of the De Witt brothers), held at the Rijksmuseum, is a significant piece of Dutch numismatics and historical art.