Overlijden van Ida Block 1693

This small, silver commemorative medal, created in 1693 by Jan Boskam, depicts Ida Blok, who died that year. The obverse of the medal displays a bust portrait of Blok, facing the viewer, while the reverse features a skull and crossbones with a winged torch above. The inscription on the reverse details Blok’s virtue and her death, suggesting a focus on her piety. This type of commemorative medal was a popular form of portraiture in the 17th century, and examples like this are found in museums and private collections.