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The Death of Gustavus Adolphus
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The Death of Gustavus Adolphus

Sebastian Dadler · 1634 · 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: image of a deceased ruler; above him a large number of cherubs illuminated by heavenly light containing the name of Jehovah in Hebrew; in the background fighting troops above an inscription within an inscription. Reverse: ruler rides in a chariot of victory, crushing monsters within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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history medaloverlijdenspenningDertigjarige oorlog
Credit lineSneuvelen van Gustaaf Adolf. 1634. Sebastian Dadler. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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