Landing van Willem III bij Torbay by Jan (I) Smeltzing

Landing van Willem III bij Torbay 1688

janismeltzing

masculine design

decorative element

egg art

old engraving style

unrealistic statue

stoneware

ceramic

limited decorative element

pencil art

decorative art

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Jan (I) Smeltzing in 1688, commemorates the landing of William III of Orange in Torbay, England. The obverse depicts William in Roman armor, holding a shield with the inscription "Willem III," while the reverse features a lion holding a sword, standing on a globe with the inscription "Non Natur Sed Facit Orbi." This medal served as a commemorative piece, celebrating William's successful landing and the subsequent Glorious Revolution, marking a significant turning point in British history.