Honderdenvijftigjarig jubileum van het boekverkopers- en -drukkersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van commissaris Hendrik Gartman 1812

This small, bronze commemorative medal was created in 1812 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Amsterdam booksellers and printers' guild. The obverse features the coat of arms of the guild and a dedication to Hendrik Gartman, the commissioner of the medal. On the reverse, a figure representing printing, with a quill and books, stands on a pile of books and printing tools, highlighting the guild's work. The medal is a fine example of a commemorative art object that celebrates the history of a particular profession.