Geboorte van prins Willem, zoon van Willem IV en Anna van Hannover 1748

This small, silver medal, created in 1748 by an unknown artist, commemorates the birth of Prince Willem, son of Willem IV and Anna of Hanover. The medal, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features a portrait of the prince on one side and an inscription commemorating the event on the other. The inscription is in Dutch and details the date of his birth and the names of his parents. This medal is a fascinating example of commemorative art from the 18th century and provides insight into the social and political landscape of the time.