Eerste eeuwfeest van het aalmoezeniersweeshuis te Amsterdam 1766

This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1766, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Almshouse Orphanage in Amsterdam. The obverse of the medal depicts a woman representing the orphanage, nurturing two children. The inscription surrounding the scene alludes to the orphanage’s goal of nurturing and caring for children. The reverse of the medal features the coats of arms of the benefactors who supported the orphanage over the centuries. This piece is a testament to the history of philanthropy and community support in Amsterdam.