Oeconomische Tak van de Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, penning toegekend aan Jacobus Dykwel uit Haarlem. 1785

This gold medal, created by Johann Heinrich Schepp in 1785, depicts a male figure in Roman garb offering a laurel wreath to a female figure, symbolizing the Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen ("Dutch Society of Sciences") awarding a prize to Jacobus Dykwel of Haarlem. The medal's inscription "Eer en Voordeel" ("Honor and Benefit") reinforces the concept of scientific achievement and its positive impact on society. This medal is an example of 18th-century Dutch medallic art, with its focus on classical allegory and intricate detail.