Hogeschool van Leiden, penning door de curatoren vereerd Possibly 1738

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Martin Holtzhey in 1738, depicts a seated, armored woman holding a spear, symbolizing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom and war. The design likely commemorates the founding of the Hogeschool van Leiden, a prestigious institution of higher learning in the Netherlands, as the imagery alludes to the values of knowledge and strength. The medal is a small but detailed work, highlighting Holtzhey's skill in rendering intricate figures and symbolic details.