Gustaaf Willem, baron van Imhoff, gouverneur-generaal van Nederlands-Indië vertrekt uit Amsterdam 1742

This silver medal, created by Martin Holtzhey in 1742, commemorates the departure of Gustaaf Willem, baron van Imhoff, from Amsterdam to become Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. The obverse of the medal displays a bust portrait of Imhoff, while the reverse depicts a scene of his departure. The medal is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch medallic art, with detailed engravings and symbolic imagery reflecting the importance of this historical event. The medal, measuring 7.7 cm in diameter, is a testament to the artistry of Holtzhey and the significance of Imhoff's journey.