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Peace of Fontainebleau between the Emperor and the Republic of the United Netherlands, and the Alliance with the King of France
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Silver medal. Obverse: illuminated by a radiant lily, a Dutch maiden sits on a throne amidst flags, with liberty cap on her lap and olive branch in hand; right water nymph with oar, leaning on a water jug; left flying Fame, blowing a trumpet; in the background river Scheldt within legend; section: inscription. Reverse: radiant triangle between clouds, in the background a view of the city of Paris; section: inscription. Reverse: hat of Mercury, staff and trumpet in a radiant halo above inscription; below a crowned coat of arms for crossed trident and rudder, wrapped in oak leaves.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineVrede van Fontainebleau tussen de keizer en de Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden, en het verbond met de koning van Frankrijk. 1785. Johan George Holtzhey. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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