's-Hertogenbosch, vroedschapspenning op de aanleg van de steenweg van 's-Hertogenbosch naar Eindhoven 1741

This silver medal, created by Theodorus Everardus van Berckel in 1741, commemorates the construction of the road between 's-Hertogenbosch and Eindhoven. The obverse of the medal depicts a view of 's-Hertogenbosch, with a road winding through a hilly landscape leading to the city. The reverse side shows a female figure representing 's-Hertogenbosch, holding a caduceus (symbol of prosperity) in her hand. This figure is offering the caduceus to a seated woman, signifying the city's commitment to progress and development, embodied in the newly built road. This medal is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch commemorative art, highlighting the importance of infrastructure development for economic growth and social advancement.