Brand van de Stadsschouwburg te Amsterdam 1772 1772

Theodoros Victor van Berckel's "Brand van de Stadsschouwburg te Amsterdam 1772," a silver medal created in 1772, commemorates the fire that destroyed the Amsterdam Stadsschouwburg (City Theatre) in 1772. The obverse depicts a woman, likely representing the city of Amsterdam, rising from the ruins of the theatre, symbolizing its resilience. This commemorative piece demonstrates the Dutch artist's skill in capturing historical events through small-scale, detailed medallic art.