Ernst, aartshertog van Oostenrijk 17th century

This 17th-century silver medal, housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts Ernst, Archduke of Austria. The obverse features a bust portrait of the archduke with a prominent ruff, while the reverse displays a laurel wreath surrounding the inscription "Soli Deo Gloria," meaning "Glory to God alone." This inscription signifies the religious devotion of the Archduke. The medal, a small, circular object, serves as a historical artifact and provides insight into the art of portraiture and medal making during this period.