Eerste vergadering van de Oeconomische Tak van de Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen 1778

This silver medal, created by Dutch medalist Johan George Holtzhey in 1778, depicts a scene of cherubs working together to plant a tree. The medal is titled "Eerst vergadering van de Oeconomische Tak van de Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen", which translates to "First meeting of the Economic Branch of the Dutch Society of Sciences", suggesting a connection to the scientific and agricultural pursuits of the time. The inscription on the medal, "EEN HART, EEN DOEL" meaning "One heart, one goal," underscores the importance of collaboration and shared purpose. The medal is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a valuable piece of Dutch medallic art from the 18th century.