Vijftigjarig huwelijk van Hendrik Hooft Gerritsz., oud-schepen van Amsterdam en Susanna Adriana Hasselaer 1786

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1786, commemorates the 50th wedding anniversary of Hendrik Hooft Gerritsz. and Susanna Adriana Hasselaer. The obverse depicts two cherubs, symbolizing the couple, standing on a pedestal and holding an olive branch and a laurel wreath, representing peace and victory. The reverse features a poem in Dutch that praises the couple's long and happy marriage. This medal is a beautiful example of commemorative art from the late 18th century, and it is a testament to the enduring power of love and commitment.