Zevende Nederlandsch Taal- en Letterkundig Kongres over Jacob van Maerlant te Brugge 1862

This bronze medal, created by Leopold Wiener in 1862, commemorates the Seventh Dutch Language and Literature Congress dedicated to Jacob van Maerlant, a prominent medieval Dutch writer, held in Bruges. The obverse features a profile portrait of van Maerlant, while the reverse displays a wreath of leaves and the inscription "VII Nederlandsch Taal- en Letterkundig Kongres over Jacob van Maerlant te Brugge, 18-20 Sept. 1862." This commemorative medal is an example of nineteenth-century medallic art, which often celebrated historical figures and events. The medal's small size and detailed design highlight the craftsmanship of the artist and the importance of the event it commemorates.