Rijssel door de bondgenoten ingenomen 1708

"Rijssel door de bondgenoten ingenomen" is a silver medal created in 1708 by Philipp Heinrich Müller, a renowned German medalist. The medal commemorates the capture of Lille by the Allied forces during the War of the Spanish Succession. The obverse depicts an angel placing a crown on a kneeling figure representing Lille, while the reverse portrays a seated female figure personifying France, surrounded by military symbols. This small yet detailed medal showcases the artistic talent of Müller and serves as a historical testament to a significant event in European history.