Societeit de Harmonie te Hulst, penning door baron von Rade uit dankbaarheid geschonken 1829

This silver medal was created by Joseph-Pierre Braemt in 1829 and gifted by Baron von Rade out of gratitude to Societeit de Harmonie te Hulst. The medal presents us with two distinct yet connected faces, each meticulously designed within the confines of a perfect circle. One side features a lyre beneath a floral crown. The lyre, a symbol of harmony and music, dominates the composition, its elegant form framed by the text that curves along the edge. The opposite side is inscribed with text surrounded by a wreath of leaves and flowers, creating a balance between text and nature. The stark contrast in texture, from the smooth surfaces to the finely engraved details, invites us to explore its materiality. This contrast serves not only an aesthetic function but also acts as a cultural marker, reminding us that even the smallest objects can carry significant cultural weight, reflecting the values and social structures of their time.