Bevrijding van Twente 1597

This silver medal, created in 1597 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the liberation of the region of Twente from Spanish rule. The front of the medal features a central motif of a coat of arms surrounded by a ring of 28 smaller coats of arms. The back side of the medal depicts a Latin inscription that celebrates the "liberation" of the people of Twente. This piece of historical medallic art is a valuable artifact that reflects the events of the time and the power of symbolism in conveying historical narratives.