Eeuwfeest van de Hogeschool te Utrecht, vereerd aan de studenten 1736

This silver medal, created in 1736 by Cornelis van Swinderen, commemorates the centennial celebration of the University of Utrecht. The obverse depicts a figure representing the university, seated with a sun radiating behind him. The reverse features a Latin inscription celebrating the university’s generous support of its students. This small but significant work of art is a testament to the importance of education and its celebration throughout history.