Maatschappij van Weldadigheid 1820

This bronze medal, created in 1820 by van de Goen & Co, celebrates the Society of Beneficence (Maatschappij van Weldadigheid). The obverse depicts a woman, likely representing Charity, offering a cornucopia of bounty to a young child, symbolizing the organization's commitment to providing for the poor and needy. The reverse inscription, "Maatschappij van Weldadigheid Tot Belooning" ("Society of Beneficence, for Reward"), further emphasizes the organization's purpose. The medal is a small but significant artifact, offering a glimpse into the social reforms of early 19th-century Netherlands.