Diploma behorende bij de gedenkpenning bij het vijftigjarig bestaan van Natura Artis Magistra, 1888 1888

This 1888 anonymous artwork depicts a diploma commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Artis Magistra zoological gardens in Amsterdam. The elaborate design features an oval-shaped central inscription framed by a wreath of leaves and flowers, and topped by a sculpture of a woman representing nature, with wings flanking her. The inscription is enclosed within an elaborate architectural structure with two pillars and a sculpted base that resembles a stage, featuring a scene of a group of people and a dog observing the structure. This engraving is a detailed and ornate visual representation of the significance of the event, likely commissioned to commemorate the zoo's milestone.