Onthoofding van Karel I van Engeland 1690

This 17th-century silver medal, known as "Onthoofding van Karel I van Engeland" (Beheading of Charles I of England), is a rare and historically significant artifact housed at the Rijksmuseum. The medal depicts the profile of Charles I, the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland, who was executed in 1649 following the English Civil War. The inscription on the obverse translates to “Carolus I Martyr: Rex et Glorio Dei” (“Charles I the Martyr: King and Glory of God"), highlighting the tragic event and its aftermath. The reverse features a hand holding a crown over a landscape, symbolizing the restoration of the monarchy after the Commonwealth period. The medal is a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of England during the 17th century.