Vrede van Rijswijk 1697

This silver medal, created by the Monogrammist IL in 1697, commemorates the Peace of Rijswijk. The obverse depicts a kneeling figure offering a laurel wreath to an altar, symbolizing peace. The reverse features an inscription in German that translates to "Peace between the Roman Emperor, the King, and the Great Powers." This small, but significant, artwork reflects the historical importance of the treaty, which ended the Nine Years' War and established a period of relative peace in Europe.