Assassination of the Brothers Cornelius and Johann de Witt at The Hague [obverse]

Pierre Aury

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicted is a medal featuring two busts in profile, with the subjects facing each other. The individuals have long, curly hair, and they are dressed in period attire. The detailing in their clothing and hair is intricate. The medal is primarily silver in color. Around the edges of the medal, there are inscriptions in Latin, including names and dates. The medal's design and craftsmanship emphasize the facial features and attire in a realistic style, with a focus on fine detail that highlights the historical and cultural significance of the subjects in relation to the era in which it was created.