Herroeping van het edict van Nantes by Jan (I) Smeltzing

Herroeping van het edict van Nantes 1685

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This silver medal, created by Dutch medalist Jan (I) Smeltzing in 1685, commemorates the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The obverse depicts King Louis XIV, while the reverse showcases a monument with the inscription "EDICTVM DE TOLERANTIA TOTIMVMQVE ABROGAVIT ANNO DOMINI MDCLXXXV". The medal serves as a visual representation of a pivotal moment in French history. The design highlights the power of the monarch and the impact of the revocation on the lives of French Protestants.