Invoering van de bisschoppelijke hiërarchie in Nederland 1853

This bronze medal, created by Louis Royer in 1853, commemorates the introduction of the Catholic hierarchy in the Netherlands. The front features a religious scene with a figure representing the Dutch state kneeling before a standing figure of the Pope. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Dutch bishoprics along with an inscription in Latin. This medal is a testament to the importance of the Catholic Church in the Netherlands in the 19th century, and is a fine example of commemorative medallic art.