Aardbeving te Lissabon 1755

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1755, commemorates the devastating Lisbon earthquake. The obverse depicts a woman, likely representing the city of Lisbon, weeping over the destruction, while the reverse shows the harbor of Lisbon with ships sailing among the ruins. The medal is a powerful reminder of this catastrophic event that shook the world in the 18th century, a reminder of the fragility of life and the immense power of nature.