Vertrek van de markies van Castel Rodrigo, landvoogd der zuidelijke Nederlanden 1668

This small, 4.5 cm diameter bronze medal by Denis II Waterloos, a prominent Dutch medalist, commemorates the departure of the Marquis of Castel Rodrigo, the governor of the Southern Netherlands, in 1668. The medal’s design features a profile portrait of the marquis on one side, and a depiction of his departure on the other, highlighting a crowd of onlookers and a scene of military procession. This commemorative medal, weighing 24.61 grams, exemplifies the artistry and historical significance of medals during the Dutch Golden Age.