Netherlands

etherlands – “80 Jaar Oorlog” – 9-Piece Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Commemorative Medal Collection – Silver-Plated – 40 mm – Proof Complete 9-piece commemorative medal collection “De Meesterwerken van het Rijksmuseum”, devoted to the Eighty Years’ War (1568–1648) and important works of art connected with this period in Dutch history. The obverses reproduce paintings and portraits associated with major figures and events of the Eighty Years’ War. Highlights include the portrait of William of Orange by Adriaen Thomasz. Key (1579), the dramatic depiction of the Spanish Fury in Antwerp (ca. 1580) and Gerard ter Borch’s “Peace of Münster” (1648), marking the conclusion of the conflict. Obverse: Nine different designs based on works associated with the Rijksmuseum collection, including portraits of Philip II, Cardinal Granvelle, Margaret of Parma, the Duke of Alba, William of Orange and Prince Maurice, together with historical scenes from the Eighty Years’ War. Reverse: Identical reverse on all medals, depicting the façade of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, surmounted by a winged allegorical figure. Legend: KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN RIJKSMUSEUM AMSTERDAM 1885 Specifications: Country: Netherlands Theme: Eighty Years’ War / Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Number of medals: 9 Diameter: 40 mm each Finish: Silver-plated Quality: Proof Packaging: Each medal in an individual protective capsule Presentation: Original illustrated collector’s presentatio

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