Stadsraad van Brussel, penning aan haar burgemeester baron van der Linden d'Hooghvorst vereerd 1816

This 1816 medal by Pierre Wautier van de Goor, a renowned 19th century medalist, celebrates the appointment of Baron van der Linden d'Hooghvorst as Mayor of Brussels. The medal, measuring just 5.2 cm in diameter, is a testament to the importance of this event in the city's history. Its intricate design, featuring a laurel wreath and inscription in Dutch, exemplifies the artistic skill of the period and the tradition of commemorative medals in Europe. The medal, weighing 636 grams, is a historical artifact that offers insight into the city's governance and cultural life in the early 19th century.