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France's relief at the approach of the Dutch fleet
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France's relief at the approach of the Dutch fleet

Jérôme Roussel · 1674 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: bust of a man with a laurel wreath within an inscription. Reverse: France in the form of a woman, leaning on a coat of arms and with a cornucopia, looking fearlessly at the enemy fleet while three little angels play quietly on the beach within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medalMartiniqueBelle-ÎleBretagneMislukte inname van MartiniqueZeeslag bij Île de NoirmoutierFranco-Dutch War
Credit lineGerustheid van Frankrijk bij het naderen van de Hollandse vloot. 1674. Jérôme Roussel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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