Overgang van Christina van Zweden tot de Rooms Katholieke kerk 1654

This 17th century bronze medal commemorates the conversion of Christina, Queen of Sweden, to Roman Catholicism in 1654. Created by an unknown artist, the medal depicts Christina in profile on one side, while the other side features a sun with a face and rays of light symbolizing her new faith. The inscription "Non Lumen, Sed Solem" translates to "Not light, but the sun", highlighting the shift from her Protestant beliefs to Catholicism. This small but historically significant work is part of the Rijksmuseum collection and offers a glimpse into the cultural and religious landscape of 17th-century Europe.