# Medal of Philip De Croy

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## Artwork

- Artist: [JONGHELINCK, Jacques](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/jonghelinck-jacques-r9d13bb26f6ca4c>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Silver, diameter 6,5 cm

## Commentary

The obverse of this silver medal represents Phillipe de Croy, bearded, wearing chain bearing the order of the fleece. The reverse shows a celestial hand emerging from clouds holding a beehive from which 18 bees have escaped.

## Attribution

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