Vrede van Rastatt 1714
georgwilhelmvestner
rijksmuseum
metal, relief, sculpture, engraving
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portrait
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baroque
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metal
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sculpture
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relief
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sculpture
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engraving
This silver medal, created by Georg Wilhelm Vestner in 1714, commemorates the Peace of Rastatt. It depicts the city of Rastatt, where the treaty was signed, on the reverse. The obverse shows a helmet adorned with a wreath of laurel and a feather plume, symbolizing the glory and peace achieved. The medal is a significant historical artifact representing the end of the War of the Spanish Succession, a major conflict in Europe. The inscription on the medal provides further detail about the event and the people involved, making it a valuable resource for historians and art enthusiasts.
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