Onthulling van het standbeeld van Vesalius te Brussel 1847 1830

This bronze medal, created by Leopold Wiener in 1830, commemorates the unveiling of a statue of the renowned anatomist Andreas Vesalius in Brussels in 1847. The obverse depicts a standing figure of Vesalius, while the reverse inscription, in French, describes the occasion and honors the involvement of the Belgian government, the Province of Brabant, and the city of Brussels. The medal, measuring 3.0 cm in diameter, is a testament to the lasting legacy of Vesalius and the importance of his work in the field of medicine. This medal serves as a historical artifact documenting a significant moment in Belgian history, particularly related to the celebration of scientific achievement.