Petrus Schenck, graveur en boekverkoper te Amsterdam en zijn vrouw 1701

This silver medal, created by Christian Wermuth in 1701, depicts Petrus Schenck, an engraver and bookseller in Amsterdam, and his wife. The medal is a small, 3.2 cm diameter work, featuring the couple in profile on the obverse and reverse. This commemorative medal was likely commissioned to celebrate a special event in Schenck's life, showcasing the importance of the printing industry in 18th-century Amsterdam. The detailed engravings on both sides highlight the craftsmanship of Wermuth, a prominent Dutch medalist of his time.