Vrede van Aken 1668

This silver medal, "Vrede van Aken," was created in 1668 by Christoffel Adolphi, a Dutch medallist known for his detailed and allegorical works. The medal commemorates the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, a significant treaty that ended the Second Anglo-Dutch War. The obverse depicts a female figure symbolizing the Netherlands, standing on a lion, holding a palm branch and a shield, and surrounded by ships. The reverse features a wreath of coats of arms and a Latin inscription celebrating the peace and the Netherlands' strength. This medal offers a valuable glimpse into 17th-century Dutch history and artistry.