Eerste eeuwfeest van het aalmoezeniersweeshuis te Amsterdam 1766 1766

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1766, commemorates the first century of the Almshouse Orphanage in Amsterdam. The obverse of the medal depicts a female figure representing Charity, dispensing aid to children. The reverse features a complex arrangement of coats of arms, likely those of the orphanage's benefactors. The medal exemplifies the commemorative art of the 18th century, blending classical allegory with intricate detail. The work is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, and showcases Holtzhey's mastery of the medallic form.