Margaretha van Parma, landvoogdes der Nederlanden 1567

This small, silver medal by Jacques Jonghelinck depicts Margaretha van Parma, the governor of the Netherlands, in profile on one side, and an allegorical figure of Justice on the other. The medal, created in 1567, is a piece of Renaissance art celebrating the figure of a powerful female ruler, Margaretha, during a period of political and religious upheaval in the Netherlands. The medal's small size and intricate details make it a fine example of the art of medal-making. The inscription around the figure of Justice reads "Dux Belgicus Iustitia Victrix" which translates to "The Ruler of the Low Countries Victorious Through Justice".