Ecole de Medicine Pratique te Brussel, ter ere van Willem I Frederik, koning der Nederlanden 1826

This bronze medal, created by Adolphe Jouvenel in 1826, commemorates Willem I Frederik, King of the Netherlands. The obverse features a profile portrait of Willem I Frederik, while the reverse depicts a snake coiled around a bowl, a symbol of medicine and healing. The medal was commissioned by the "Ecole de Medicine Pratique te Brussel", a medical school in Brussels, and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. This piece represents a significant historical artifact from the early 19th century, providing insights into the life of Willem I Frederik and the development of medical institutions in Brussels during his reign.