Tekenakademie 'Hierdoor tot Hooger' te Rotterdam, penning van de eerste grootte 1820

This bronze medal, created by Dutch medalist Adriaan Bemme in 1820, commemorates the Rotterdam Drawing Academy. The obverse depicts a seated figure, likely representing the academy, drawing on a piece of paper. The inscription surrounding the figure reads "Hierdoor tot Hooger" (Through this, to higher things), emphasizing the academy's goal of artistic advancement. The reverse features a laurel wreath, symbolizing artistic achievement. The medal, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the importance of art education in 19th-century Netherlands.