Heldendood van Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk 1831

This silver medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1831, commemorates the heroic death of Jan Carel Josephus van Speijk. The obverse depicts a winged figure holding a flag, symbolizing victory, while the reverse features a laurel wreath and an inscription praising van Speijk's bravery. The medal's intricate details and symbolic imagery underscore the importance of this event in Dutch history. The medal is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.