Inhuldiging van de hertog van Anjou als hertog van Brabant 1582

This small silver medal, measuring only 3.5 cm in diameter, commemorates the investiture of François, Duke of Anjou, as Duke of Brabant in 1582. Created by the medalist P. Basseliers, the medal depicts the Duke in profile on one side, while the other side shows a sun rising over a body of water, symbolizing the dawning of a new era under the Duke's rule. The medal's intricate details, including the Duke's elaborate clothing and the delicate waves on the reverse, demonstrate Basseliers' skill and the importance of this historical event.