De tocht van admiraal van der Does naar de Canarische eilanden 1599

This 1599 silver medal by Christian Maler commemorates the voyage of Dutch admiral Jacob van der Does to the Canary Islands. The obverse depicts van der Does in an armored bust portrait. The reverse features an allegorical scene of a nude female figure standing before a ship, perhaps symbolizing the success of van der Does’s voyage. This small, intricately detailed medal is a testament to Maler’s skill as a medalist and a reminder of Dutch maritime power in the late 16th century.