Huwelijk van prins Willem II met Maria van Engeland 1641

This silver medal, created by Sebastian Dadler in 1641, commemorates the marriage of Prince Willem II of Orange to Princess Mary of England. The obverse depicts the couple shaking hands, with a dove representing the Holy Spirit above them. The reverse features allegorical figures symbolizing the union of the Netherlands and England. The medal’s small size (6.3 cm diameter) highlights its intended function as a collectible item for those who wished to celebrate the historical event. This detailed artwork, known as a commemorative medal, is a fine example of 17th-century Dutch Renaissance art.