Christoffel Adolphi (also known as Christoph Adolfzoon), Dutch medallist. Only nine medals are known by him, but only a few of these bear his signature. His best works date from 1666 to 1676 and are characteristic of Dutch medallic art of that period.
Michiel de Ruyter (1607-1676) was one of the most famous admirals in Dutch history. He is most famous for his role in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the 17th century. His victories in the naval battles of the Dutch War of Independence and later during the Anglo-Dutch wars assured his place not only as a national hero, but also as one of the most respected admirals in history. His greatest military achievement was the Four Days’ Battle of June 1666, which resulted in defeat for the English navy. De Ruyter was then asked to commission his own portrait in six copies, to be hung in the chambers of the regional offices of the admiralty in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Middelburg, Harlingen, Enkhuizen and Hoorn.
The medal is signed on the arm with the monogram ‘C.AD.F.’.
