Overlijden van Cornelia Esther Slob, echtgenote van de medailleur Johan George Holtzhey 1776

This silver medal, created in 1776 by Dutch medalist Johan George Holtzhey, commemorates the death of his wife, Cornelia Esther Slob. The obverse depicts a sarcophagus with a crown of laurel on top, symbolizing the deceased. An inscription around the edge translates to “Above the other stars.” The reverse includes an inscription in Latin detailing the dates of Cornelia’s birth and death, and a message from her grieving husband. The medal serves as a poignant reminder of the artist's personal loss and the enduring power of grief in art.