Blad met de voor- en achterzijde van twee penningen vervaardigd ter ere van Laurens Jansz. Coster 1740

This engraving by Jan Wandelaar, created in 1740, depicts two sides of a commemorative medal honoring Laurens Janszoon Coster, who was credited with inventing printing in Haarlem. The medal shows the seated figure of a female personification of Typography with a crown and a scroll, representing the written word. Two children are in the foreground, one is writing at a table, while the other holds a book. This engraving from the Rijksmuseum is a striking example of 18th-century Dutch art, showcasing both the technical skill of the engraver and the importance of Coster's legacy to the development of printmaking.