Adriaan de Beausele, heer van Brack, tweeendertigste intendant van de vaart van Brussel 1642

This 1642 bronze medal, created by an anonymous artist, commemorates Adriaan de Beausele, the 32nd intendant of the Brussels Canal. The medal's obverse depicts a ship sailing on wavy water, while the reverse displays a coat of arms. This small, yet detailed, work of art highlights the importance of the canal for Brussels and its transportation. The medal is a valuable historical artifact that speaks to the individual achievements of Adriaan de Beausele.