Rederijkerskamer der Fonteinisten 1573

This small, 16th-century bronze medal, measuring only 2.7 cm in diameter, depicts the emblem of the Rederijkerskamer der Fonteinisten (Chamber of Rhetoric of the Fountainists). The front side features the chamber's motto, "VERBVVM IN LACVVM," and a depiction of a fountain, while the reverse side displays a vase of flowers and the year 1573. These types of small, round medallions were popular in the 16th century in the Low Countries and were often used as membership badges for various guilds and organizations. The small size and detailed engraving of this piece makes it a testament to the artistry of the anonymous maker.