Eerstesteenlegging van het Akademiegebouw te Gent 1819 1819

This bronze medal, created by Joseph-Pierre Braemt in 1819, commemorates the laying of the foundation stone for the Academy Building in Ghent. The obverse depicts the inscription "POSITIO PRIMAE LAPIDIS Aedificii Academiae Gandavensis, 1819" within a laurel wreath, while the reverse displays the coat of arms of the city of Ghent, showcasing a lion rampant within a shield. This medal is a small but significant historical artifact, providing a glimpse into the early days of the Academy of Ghent.