Christiaan IV en Frederik, paltsgraven van de Rijn, hertogen van Beieren verlaten de Hogeschool te Leiden by Georg Wilhelm Vestner

Christiaan IV en Frederik, paltsgraven van de Rijn, hertogen van Beieren verlaten de Hogeschool te Leiden 1739

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This silver medal by Georg Wilhelm Vestner, a prominent medallist of the 18th century, depicts a commemorative scene. One side portrays King Christian IV of Denmark and Frederick, Count Palatine of the Rhine and Duke of Bavaria, leaving the University of Leiden, a significant event in their respective journeys. The reverse side features an allegorical representation of the university, personified by a seated figure, surrounded by symbolic motifs signifying academic excellence and knowledge. This medal serves as a visual testament to the historical event and the importance of education in 18th-century Europe.

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