Verbranding van Johannes Hus 17th century

This 17th-century silver medal, likely made by an anonymous artist, depicts the burning at the stake of the Czech religious reformer Jan Hus in 1415. The medal's obverse shows a portrait of Hus in a cap, while the reverse displays a scene of his execution, with flames emanating from a pyre. The medal, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a poignant reminder of a significant historical event and serves as a testament to the enduring power of religious conviction.