Vrede van Fontainebleau tussen Denemarken en Zweden, ter ere van Karel XI 1679

This small silver medal, created by Swedish artist Arvid Karlsteen in 1679, commemorates the Peace of Fontainebleau between Denmark and Sweden. The obverse of the medal depicts a bust of King Charles XI of Sweden, while the reverse showcases a seated figure of Peace holding a laurel branch and resting her arm on a shield. The medal is an example of commemorative art and is a testament to the political and cultural context of 17th century Europe. The Peace of Fontainebleau, a significant event in Scandinavian history, is captured through the artistry of Karlsteen, a renowned medallist of his time.