Overlijden van Johannes Noordbeek, predikant te Amsterdam, begraven te Workum 1749
dillisvanoyen
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natural stone pattern
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rippled sketch texture
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decorative element
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egg art
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detailed texture
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old engraving style
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stoneware
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linocut print
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carved
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ceramic
This silver medal, created by Dillis van Oyen in 1749, commemorates the death of Johannes Noordbeek, a preacher in Amsterdam. The medal's design features a variety of allegorical symbols, including an open book, a crown, and a skull, representing Noordbeek's life and work as a religious leader. The inscription on the reverse details his life and death, highlighting his achievements and contributions to the church. This small, but highly detailed, medal offers a glimpse into the life and times of a prominent figure in Dutch society.
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