Timmerliedengilde van Middelburg 1738

This 1738 silver medal, created by an anonymous artist, is a striking example of a commemorative medal. Measuring just 5.7 cm in diameter, this piece depicts a figure standing with tools in hand, surrounded by a circular inscription in Dutch. The inscription reads: “For the Old Guild of the Wall, Beloved Pieter Penny, Duke of the Stands, Member of the Guild”. The piece is a testament to the practice of honoring individuals and institutions through the creation of medals and, despite the anonymity of the artist, demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship present in Dutch medal-making during the 18th century.