Verkiezing van Maurits, graaf van Nassau gekozen tot stadhouder van alle opstandige gewesten 1590

This silver medal, created in 1590 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the election of Maurice of Nassau as stadholder of the rebellious provinces of the Netherlands. The front of the medal displays an elaborate design featuring a tree with seven branches, representing the seven United Provinces. On the back, a hand holding a sword emerges from a burst of light, symbolizing divine protection and strength. The medal is a powerful testament to the Dutch struggle for independence and the importance of Maurice of Nassau as a figurehead in this historical moment.