Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut te Amsterdam 1819

This bronze medal, created in 1819 by Joseph-Pierre Braemt, is a commemorative piece honoring the Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut in Amsterdam. It depicts a seated female figure, likely representing Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, holding a staff and pointing towards a bust on a pedestal. The reverse features a laurel wreath design. The small size and weight of the medal, measuring 5.9 centimeters in diameter and weighing 76.20 grams, suggest it was likely a private commission rather than a public one. This piece exemplifies the Neoclassical style popular in early 19th-century Europe, characterized by its emphasis on classical themes and forms.