Niet naleven van de Pragmatieke Sanctie 1742

This small silver medal, created in 1742 by an anonymous artist, is a piece of historical art. It depicts the defiance of the Pragmatic Sanction, a decree that aimed to ensure the Habsburg succession in the Holy Roman Empire. The front of the medal shows the "Six United Provinces" and the back depicts Maria Theresa, the Habsburg Empress, with her child, demonstrating her commitment to the monarchy despite the political turmoil. The medal is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and is a testament to the complex political landscape of 18th-century Europe.