Onbetrouwbaarheid van de Spanjaarden tijdens de vredesonderhandelingen te Middelburg 1596

This 16th century silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, is an example of commemorative medallic art. It depicts the distrust of the Spaniards during peace negotiations in Middelburg in 1596, a turbulent period in Dutch history. The medal's design, featuring a burning city on one side and a fortified tower with a vigilant figure on the other, underscores the political tensions of the time. The medal, a small but powerful object, provides a glimpse into the anxieties and aspirations of the Dutch people during a crucial chapter of their struggle for independence.