Vijftigjarig bestaan van het Rijksmuseum te Amsterdam 1935

This small, bronze medal by Dirk Bus commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam in 1935. The obverse features a woman wearing a helmet, symbolizing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, with a key, representing knowledge. The inscription in Latin reads, "The art preserved for the people." The reverse depicts the Rijksmuseum building, with the years 1885 and 1935 marking the museum’s founding and anniversary. This commemorative piece is a testament to the significance of the Rijksmuseum, a symbol of Dutch cultural heritage and a testament to the enduring power of art.