Inhuldiging van stadhouder Willem V 1747 1766

This gold medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1766, commemorates the inauguration of Stadtholder Willem V in 1747. The medal depicts a bust of Willem V on one side and a symbolic scene of two angels presenting the Stadtholder’s coat of arms on the other, signifying his ascension to power. The medal, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small but significant piece of Dutch history. It is a testament to the artistic skill of Holtzhey and his ability to capture the essence of an important historical moment.