Munt ter gelegenheid van jubileum koning Willem I 1838 - 1840
jandamsteuerwald
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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personal sketchbook
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ink colored
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golden font
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coin
This commemorative medal, created by Jan Dam Steuerwald in 1838-1840, celebrates the jubilee of King Willem I of the Netherlands. The medal depicts a seated female figure, likely representing the Netherlands, holding a flag and a scepter, while riding a ship with a trident. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is a prime example of 19th-century commemorative medals, highlighting the importance of royal anniversaries in Dutch culture.
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