Vrede van Munster 1648

This silver medal, "Vrede van Munster" by Sebastian Dadler, commemorates the Peace of Westphalia, a series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War. The medal, with a diameter of 6 cm, showcases a detailed and allegorical depiction of the event on both sides. The obverse features a crowned female figure representing peace, while the reverse depicts a city landscape symbolizing the restored peace. This small but significant work is a powerful reminder of the importance of peace in European history.