Overlijden van Willem IV 1751

This small, silver medal, created by Johann Lorenz Natter in 1751, commemorates the death of Willem IV, Prince of Orange. The obverse shows a profile portrait of Willem IV, while the reverse depicts a standing female figure, perhaps representing the Netherlands, holding a palm branch and a laurel wreath, symbolizing peace and victory. The medal exemplifies the artistic trend of memorializing important figures through small, portable objects. The detailed engraving and delicate features reflect Natter's skill as a medalist, a form of art that flourished in the 18th century.