Overlijden van Laevinus Torrentius, bisschop van Antwerpen 1595

This small, silver medal, created in 1595 by an unknown artist, commemorates the death of Laevinus Torrentius, Bishop of Antwerp. The obverse features a profile portrait of the bishop, while the reverse depicts Death, depicted as a skeletal figure, carrying Torrentius towards Heaven. The inscription on the reverse, "D[e]s Sequire [Domine]", translates to "Follow Him, Lord," which alludes to the bishop's journey to the afterlife. This medal is an example of commemorative art, often used to honor important figures and events.