Allegorische waarschuwing tegen de Spaanse vredesvoorstellen 1607

This small silver medal, created in 1607 by an anonymous artist, is a visual commentary on the Spanish peace proposals during the Eighty Years' War. The front depicts a soldier stepping on a laurel branch, symbolizing peace, with a spear in hand, hinting at the potential for continued conflict. The back features the inscription "S.C. FORTITER" ("the Holy Roman Empire fights bravely"), a reminder of the ongoing struggle against Spanish rule. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an important historical artifact reflecting the turbulent times of the Dutch Revolt.