Honderdste verjaardag van Jan Christiaan Hamelman 1838

This silver medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1838, commemorates the 100th birthday of Jan Christiaan Hamelman. The obverse features a profile portrait of Hamelman, while the reverse is inscribed with a celebratory message. The medal is a small yet detailed example of 19th-century Dutch medallic art, demonstrating the skill of the artist in capturing the likeness of the subject and the intricate detail of the inscription. The medal is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the history of Dutch portraiture and commemoration.