Openen van de rijschool te Utrecht 1705

This is a silver medal created by Nicolas Chevalier in 1705, commemorating the opening of the riding school in Utrecht. The medal depicts two scenes: one side shows the opening of the school with a figure representing the city of Utrecht, and the other side features a figure on horseback representing the city's protector, Saint Martin. The small size and high level of detail are typical of commemorative medals of this period, often created to celebrate significant events. This medal is a valuable historical artifact reflecting the cultural and social importance of the riding school in Utrecht.