Milaan op de Fransen veroverd 1524

This 16th-century bronze medal, "Milan conquered by the French," commemorates the French conquest of Milan in 1524. The obverse depicts a lion, a symbol of Milan, being subdued by a figure representing France. The reverse shows the coat of arms of King Francis I of France, with his initials and the inscription "FRANCOYS PREMIER ROY DE FRANCE." This small but significant piece of historical artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in European history.