Ontmaskering van het Gunpowder Plot 1605

This small, copper medal, created in 1605 by an anonymous artist, depicts the Gunpowder Plot, a failed assassination attempt on King James I of England. The obverse side features a serpent, symbolizing the treachery of the plotters, coiled around a crown, signifying the king's power and authority. The reverse side bears the inscription "Iacobvs Rex Noster D[ominus]" ("James our King and Lord") along with the date 1605, commemorating the year of the plot. The medal, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a tangible reminder of this significant historical event.