Verheffing van prins Maurits tot ridder van de Kouseband ? 1613

This silver medal, created by Simon van de Passe in 1613, commemorates the elevation of Prince Maurice of Nassau to the Order of the Garter. The medal's design features the Prince's coat of arms in the center, surrounded by an inscription in Latin that translates to "Prince Maurice of Nassau, Knight of the Garter." This artwork is an example of portrait medal, a genre popular in the 17th century for its use in commemorating historical events. The medal is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.