Huwelijk van Prins Hendrik der Nederlanden en Prinses Maria van Pruissen 1878 1878

This small, round commemorative medal, designed by Salomon de Vries in 1878, celebrates the marriage of Prince Hendrik of the Netherlands and Princess Maria of Prussia. The front of the medal features the couple, while the back includes the inscription "Willem Frederik Hendrik," the inscription "Maria," and the date of the wedding: 2 August 1878. This artwork is an example of commemorative medals, an art form that has existed for centuries and often serves to mark historical events.