Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder 1747

This silver medal, created by Jean Dassier in 1747, depicts William IV, Prince of Orange, in profile on one side and a classical allegory on the other. The obverse shows William in armor and a flowing wig, while the reverse depicts a winged figure representing the Republic handing a shield to a Roman soldier. The inscription on the medal commemorates William's elevation to Stadtholder of the Netherlands, a position of great power. Dassier was a prolific medalist, and this work is a fine example of his skillful portraiture and allegorical design.