Maatschappij der Nederlandsche letterkunde 1766

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist Barend Christiaan van Calker in 1766, depicts a female figure symbolizing the "Maatschappij der Nederlandsche Letterkunde", or Dutch Society of Literature. The figure stands on a pedestal holding a book, while a lion and a coat of arms are featured in the foreground. The obverse of the medal is decorated with a wreath of leaves and a ribbon with a laurel wreath. The medal's small size and delicate details showcase the intricate work of medal engraving, a significant form of art during the 18th century.