Aansporing tot eendracht 1588

"Aansporing tot eendracht" (Incitement to Unity), a 1588 bronze medal by Paulus van Wtewael, exemplifies the Dutch artistic movement of the late 16th century. The medal's design depicts a scene of unity, with the front portraying a team of oxen pulling a plow. The back features a cityscape with a river and a ship, representing strength and prosperity. The medal's small size and intricate details, typical of Wtewael's work, highlight the importance of unity and the shared future of the Dutch people.