Concours van de Koninklijke Liedertafel "Kunst en Vriendschap" te Amsterdam 1876 1876

Jacob Samuel Cohen Elion crafted this bronze medal in 1876 to commemorate the choral competition of the Royal Liedertafel "Art and Friendship" in Amsterdam. The medal's circular form is divided into two distinct sides. One side features a classical female figure, likely a muse, gracefully playing a harp, her draped form giving a sense of movement. The other side bears a commemorative inscription, the text arranged in concentric arcs, framing the central message. The choice of bronze as a medium is significant, lending a sense of historical weight and permanence to the occasion it marks. The raised relief of the figure and inscription creates a tactile experience, engaging the viewer through both sight and touch. This medal, beyond its commemorative function, serves as a symbolic object, embedding cultural and artistic values within its very form.