Overlijden van Jan Nieuwenhuyzen te Monnikendam, stichter van het genootschap "Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen" 1806

This bronze medal, created in 1806 by Adriaan Bemme, commemorates the death of Jan Nieuwenhuyzen, the founder of the Dutch Society for the Public Good ("Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen"). The medal, housed in the Rijksmuseum, features Nieuwenhuyzen's portrait on one side and an inscription detailing his birth and death dates on the other. The work serves as a testament to the impact of Nieuwenhuyzen's contributions to Dutch society, and exemplifies the commemorative nature of medallic art.