Overlijden van Willem Bilderdijk Possibly 1831 - 1836

This silver medal, created by Dutch artist David van der Kellen, commemorates the death of Willem Bilderdijk, a prominent Dutch poet, historian, and philosopher. The medal, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, features a profile portrait of Bilderdijk on one side and a laurel wreath on the other. The inscription on the medal honors Bilderdijk as a "Dutch poet and historian." This commemorative piece is a significant artifact for its connection to a prominent figure of Dutch literature and history.