Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder 1747

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Martin Holtzhey in 1747, commemorates the elevation of William IV, Prince of Orange, to the position of Stadtholder. The medal's obverse features a portrait of William IV in profile, while the reverse showcases a depiction of the celestial sphere, symbolizing William IV's dominion over the Netherlands. The medal's small size and intricate details make it a fine example of 18th-century Dutch medallic art.