shoulders. On a band beneath, incusely inscribed, corn .
e v e r t s e n . admiraal . v . z e e l . (Cornelius Evertsen, Admiral
of Zealand.) Leg. incuse.—
HEER EVERTS, MET TRIOMP, OP ’T BED VAN EER GESNEEFT.
ALDUS IN ’T SILVER DOOR DE KUNST VAN MULLER LEEPT.
a°. 1666 . den . 14 Junii.
(Evertsen, dead in triumph on the field of honour, yet lives in
silver through the art of Muller, 14 June, 1666.)
Rev. Naval engagement and legend; same as No. 167.
3'05. Yan Loon, II. 529. Lochner, I. 57.
MB. Jit. P. H. Yan Gelder, JR. Stockholm, JR.
Yery rare.
This is one of 0. Muller’s medals, composed of two embossed
plates, chased, and united by a broad rim. Evertsen was of an
eminent family, of whom war was the profession and destruction.
His father, four brothers, a nephew, and himself fell fighting
the battles of their country. On the first day of the battle here
commemorated, his squadron surrounded the “ Henry,” Capt.
John Harman ; when Evertsen was near enough he summoned
him to surrender; Harman replied, “ I t was not come to that
yet,” and poured in a broadside by which Evertsen was killed
upon the spot.
172. C o r n e l iu s T r o m p . N aval A c t io n . 1666.
Bust of Tromp, three-quarters, r., in lace cravat, doublet, and
broad scarf across the body; above, two Tritons, holding laurel
wreath over his head; trophies of arms behind his shoulders.
On a band beneath, incusely inscribed, c o r n e l is t r om p lu y t .
admiraal . v . h o l l . (Cornelius Tromp, Lieutenant-Admiral of
Holland.) Leg. incuse.—
S00 BEELDT MEN TROMP HIER AP . DES AMSTELS ADMIRAAL.
HY STEECKT DE ZEE IN BRANDT, GELYCK EEN BLIXEMSTRAAL.
A0. 1666.
(Thus we portray Tromp, Admiral of Holland, who like the
lightning set the sea in a blaze. 1666.)
Rev. Naval engagement and legend; same as No. 167.
8'15. Van Loon, II. 529.
MB. JR. Advocates, JR. A thole, JR. Stockholm, JR.
Cassel, JR. Bare.
Another of 0. Muller’s medals, composed of two embossed
plates, chased, and united by a broad rim. Cornelius Tromp
was son of Martin, who fell in the action Aug. 1653. (See
Nos. 32-36, pp. 402-404.) He was one of the most courageous
and skilful officers which Holland has produced. In the action
here recorded he was at all times in the thickest of the fight,
and was several times compelled to shift his flag in consequence
of the damage sustained by the vessels which he successively
commanded.
173. F ir e o p L ondon. 1666.
A shrine, enclosing a crucifix, beneath the name of Jehovah,
in Hebrew, radiate; at the sides, cornfield and vineyard; before
it, on an island, a shepherd feeding his flock, and a tranquil
river. In the foreground, St. Paul shaking the viper from his
hand. Leg. m era b o n it a s . (Pure goodness.)
173. Fire of London.
Rev. A city, one half in flames, the other under a storm of
hail; in front, disturbed river, leafless tree, and Death and a