Verdediging van de citadel van Antwerpen, penning door de Commissie van erkentenis te Amsterdam uitgereikt aan A.C. Burchaert de Vos 1832 - 1833

This bronze medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1832-1833, commemorates the defense of the Citadel of Antwerp. The obverse depicts a soldier with a shield, defending against an attacking force, while the reverse features an oak wreath surrounding the inscription "A.C. BURCHAERT DE VOS," likely the recipient of the medal. This commemorative piece exemplifies the genre of medallic art, which uses small, portable objects to honor historical events or individuals. The medal is currently part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcasing the rich history of the Netherlands.