Penning van de Universiteit van Leiden, met de namen van de hoogleraren en de Leidse stedenmaagd 1701 - 1720

This 18th-century anonymous engraving, "Penning van de Universiteit van Leiden," is a circular emblem commemorating the University of Leiden. The central image depicts a woman seated on a lion, symbolizing the city of Leiden. The woman holds a scepter and a book, representing knowledge and power. Around the edge of the circular image, are the names of notable professors and a chart indicating the years they held their positions at the university, providing a visual history of the university's academic figures. This engraving is a historical artifact that reflects the importance of education and the prestigious status of the University of Leiden during this period.