Karel V, Duits keizer, bereidt zich voor op de oorlog tegen Frankrijk en Gelderland 1543

This small, circular bronze medal, created in 1543 by an anonymous artist, depicts Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, the King of Spain, in a profile portrait on one side. The other side displays an eagle symbolizing his power. The medal, part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a historical artifact that exemplifies 16th-century metalwork and provides insight into the visual representation of imperial power during Charles V's reign. The detail and inscription highlight the importance of this piece as a historical record and a work of art.