Overlijden van Henri van Assche, kunstschilder te Brussel, penning geslagen op last van de kunstenaars 1841

This bronze medal, created by Laurent Joseph Hart in 1841, commemorates the death of Henri van Assche, a prominent painter from Brussels. The obverse features a profile portrait of van Assche, while the reverse depicts a symbolic scene with an easel, palette, and brushes, representing his artistic legacy. The medal was commissioned by fellow artists, signifying the high regard they held for van Assche. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This commemorative medal is a fine example of a genre of art that honors deceased individuals, often those of cultural significance.