Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol weer toegelaten tot de Staten van Overijssel 1782

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1782, celebrates the reinstatement of Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol into the States of Overijssel. The obverse depicts a profile portrait of van der Capellen, while the reverse features an inscription in Dutch praising his integrity and resistance to tyranny. The medal, a testament to the historical figure's importance, highlights Holtzhey's skill in medallic art and offers a glimpse into the political landscape of 18th-century Netherlands.