Vergaan van de Spaanse armada 1588

This gold medal, created by Gerard van Bylaer in 1588, commemorates the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The medal depicts a scene of the Spanish ships being battered by a storm, highlighting the role of weather in their downfall. The inscription around the edge, "CALOTVS CAROLI DVIRVM EST CONQV," translates to "The strength of Charles' fleet is invincible." This medal is a testament to the cultural significance of the victory over the Spanish Armada and the importance of the event in Dutch history.