Allegorie op de verwachte mislukking van de missie van Filips Karel, vorst van Arenberg, naar Madrid 1633

This 17th-century silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, commemorates the failed 1633 mission of Philip Charles, Prince of Arenberg, to Madrid. The medal's obverse depicts a figure representing the prince, while the reverse shows a scene of the prince's ship being wrecked, symbolizing the mission's downfall. The small size and weight of the medal suggest it was likely intended for personal use or as a memento. Despite its small dimensions, the medal's intricate design and detailed imagery offer a powerful glimpse into the political climate of the time and the public perception of the Prince's failed journey.