Eerste verdrag betreffende de Spaanse erfopvolging 1698

This small bronze medal, created in 1698 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the signing of the First Treaty of Partition, which aimed to resolve the issue of the Spanish succession. The medal's obverse depicts a winged figure, likely representing peace, holding an olive branch and standing before a city, perhaps symbolizing Spain. The reverse features a scene of five figures shaking hands, signifying the agreement between the signatories of the treaty. This intricate yet small artifact is a powerful reminder of a pivotal moment in European history, now preserved in the Rijksmuseum.