Terugkeer van Karel V, Duits keizer in de Nederlanden, rekenpenning van de raad van Financiën 1548

This small bronze medal, created in 1548 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the return of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, to the Netherlands. The medal, on display at the Rijksmuseum, features an intricate design. One side depicts Charles V's coat of arms, while the other showcases the emperor's personal motto, "Virtus in Virtute," surrounded by a depiction of two serpents entwined around a staff. This medal is an example of 16th-century commemorative art, offering a glimpse into the political and cultural climate of the era.