Vrede van Rijswijk, ter ere van Willem III 1697

This silver medal, "Vrede van Rijswijk, ter ere van Willem III", created by Nicolas Chevalier in 1697, commemorates the Peace of Rijswijk. The obverse side depicts a scene with a prominent building, possibly a palace, in the center surrounded by a crowd, possibly signifying the treaty signing. The inscription on the reverse side details the peace agreement signed between the United Provinces, France, Spain, and England. This small medal is an excellent example of how art is used to commemorate significant historical events.