Beleg en inname van Antwerpen door de hertog van Parma Possibly 1586 - 1589

This silver medal, created by the renowned medallist Jacques Jonghelinck in the late 16th century, depicts the Siege and Capture of Antwerp by the Duke of Parma in 1585. One side features the Duke’s profile, while the other depicts the city of Antwerp with its fortifications, illustrating the strategic importance of the event. This small but intricate work is a prime example of the medallic art of the period, using fine detail and intricate engravings to commemorate the siege of the city in the Eighty Years' War.