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Allegory of the defense of the Bommeler and Tielerwaard by Maurice, Count of Nassau
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Allegory of the defense of the Bommeler and Tielerwaard by Maurice, Count of Nassau

Staten van Zeeland · 1599 · striking (metalworking); copper (metal)

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

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Copper medal. Obverse: illuminated by radiant clouds, in which the name Jehovah is written in Hebrew script, three men stand on a hill, representing Moses, who, assisted by Aaron and Hur, begs God's help against the army of Amalek; in the foreground two fighting armies. Reverse: crowned coat of arms in a cartouche within an inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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jetonMaurice (Prince of Orange)Staten van ZeelandZaltbommelTielZeelandTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineAllegorie op de verdediging van de Bommeler- en Tielerwaard door Maurits, graaf van Nassau. 1599. Staten van Zeeland. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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