Waarschuwing tegen de vredesonderhandelingen te Keulen 1579

This silver medal, created by Gerard van Bylaer in 1579, warns against the peace negotiations in Cologne. The medal's design features allegorical figures representing the political tensions of the time, including a warrior with a sword and a figure holding a shield. It is a testament to the turbulent political climate of the late 16th century, with its intricate details highlighting the anxieties surrounding peace negotiations. The medal, measuring just 3 cm in diameter, served as a powerful tool of political propaganda during this period of upheaval.