Beleg van Groningen 1672

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1672, commemorates the Siege of Groningen during the Franco-Dutch War. The obverse depicts a detailed view of the city of Groningen, with a banner reading “Belegeringe van Groningen”, highlighting the event. The reverse features a coat of arms, likely representing the Dutch forces, surmounted by a crown. The medal's inscription in Dutch, “Groningen is belegert door de Causie van Munster over Orkerende den 14 Junij 1672”, details the date and circumstances of the siege, serving as a historical record. This medal is an example of commemorative art, which often used visual language to document historical events and figures.