Vijftigjarig bestaan van het Teekengenootschap 'Hierdoor tot Hooger' te Rotterdam 1823

This bronze medal, created by Adriaan Bemme in 1823, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Rotterdam drawing society "Hierdoor tot Hooger." The obverse depicts a seated female figure symbolizing the arts, holding a shield inscribed with "Hierdoor tot Hooger." The reverse features an inscription celebrating the society's achievements and a depiction of Rotterdam's coat of arms. The medal serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of artistic societies in 19th-century Netherlands.