Stichting van de Koninklijke Academie van Beeldende Kunsten te Brussel 1817

This bronze medal, created by Joseph-Pierre Braemt in 1817, commemorates the founding of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Brussels. The obverse features a laurel wreath surrounding an inscription that reads "Academia Reg Bruxellensis Artis Graphical Elementis Docendis Instituta MDCCCXVII," which translates to "The Royal Academy of Brussels for the teaching of the elements of graphic art, founded in 1817." The reverse of the medal is plain, creating a striking contrast with the detailed inscription on the obverse. This medal serves as a reminder of the academy's founding and its commitment to artistic education.