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Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue, the French defeated by the fleets of England and Holland
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Naval Battle at Cape La Hogue, the French defeated by the fleets of England and Holland

Philipp Heinrich Müller · 1692 · 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: Neptune strikes Louis XIV, with trident and lilies, from his sea-chariot with a trident; in the background a naval battle within an inscription; section: inscription. Reverse: Winged Victory with laurel wreath and victory branch standing on an ancient galley, while two genii carry two crowned shields; in the background sinking ships and a setting sun within an inscription; section: inscription; rim inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineZeeslag bij Kaap La Hogue, de Fransen verslagen door de vloot van Engeland en Holland. 1692. Philipp Heinrich Müller. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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