Tweede eeuwfeest van de Reformatie 1717

This silver medal, created by Willem de Wijs in 1717, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, a pivotal moment in European history. The obverse of the medal depicts Martin Luther, a key figure in the Reformation, holding a candle and a book, symbolizing his role in spreading the message of religious reform. The reverse features an allegorical scene with a woman kneeling before a figure representing the Reformation, highlighting the transformative impact of this movement. The inscription "Anno 1717" on the obverse further emphasizes the date of this historic event.