Oprichting van driehonderd nieuwe kerken in Frankrijk 1686 1686

This bronze medal, created by Jean Mauger in 1686, commemorates the construction of 300 new churches in France. The obverse depicts a portrait of Louis XIV, the King of France, in profile, while the reverse features a personification of France building a church. The medal serves as a reminder of the importance of religious building during the reign of Louis XIV and its impact on the French landscape. It's a small but significant piece of art that encapsulates a key aspect of the 17th century French history.