Maria Elisabeth van Oostenrijk, ingehuldigd als landvoogdes der zuidelijke Nederlanden 1726

This bronze medal, created by Philippe (III) Roëttiers in 1726, commemorates Maria Elisabeth van Oostenrijk's inauguration as Governess of the Southern Netherlands. The obverse features a bust portrait of Maria Elisabeth, while the reverse depicts an eagle holding a crown and olive branch. The inscription surrounding the eagle reads: *STULTORUM BALAARUM TUTRIX PROHIGENOS*. This medal is a testament to the artistry of Roëttiers and serves as a historical record of a significant event in the Southern Netherlands.