Patstelling tussen de Nederlandse en Spaanse legers 1595

This silver medal, created in 1595 by an anonymous artist, depicts the "Patstelling tussen de Nederlandse en Spaanse legers" or "Truce between the Dutch and Spanish Armies." The medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a female figure representing the Netherlands, holding a spear and shield, standing over a defeated Spanish soldier, symbolizing the Dutch victory. This small, yet significant artwork captures the historical significance of the truce that occurred during the Eighty Years' War.