Inhuldiging van Francois-Hercule, hertog van Anjou als graaf van Vlaanderen te Gent 1582

This small, bronze medal commemorates the 1582 inauguration of François, Duke of Anjou, as Count of Flanders in Ghent, Belgium. The obverse features a heraldic shield displaying the coat of arms of François, while the reverse showcases a sun rising over a body of water, symbolizing the dawn of his reign. This intricate artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical artifact reflecting the turbulent political landscape of 16th-century Europe.