Histoire metallique de la Republique de Hollande
Pierre Bizot's 1687 Paris history of the Dutch Republic, published by Daniel Horthemels, presents the Republic's history through engraved medal designs, with obverse and reverse pairs for each event. The pictures show coats of arms, a standing allegorical figure, naval battles, city views and portrait busts laid out in double-page medal frames, giving designers a clear model for circular emblem compositions with Latin inscriptions around the rim.
