Overlijden van Rudolf Hommens 1701

This silver commemorative medal, created in 1701, depicts the death of Rudolf Hommens. The obverse side features a skull on a sarcophagus with a dove ascending to heaven. The reverse displays a Latin inscription commemorating Hommens, a jurist and advocate. The medal is a small, intimate piece, measuring only 6 cm in diameter. It is a poignant example of early 18th-century commemorative art, reflecting the enduring legacy of a distinguished individual.