Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen 1778

This medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1778, depicts a nude male figure holding a torch, representing the "Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen" (Batavian Society of Arts and Sciences). The medal is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, highlighting the society's impact on Dutch culture and knowledge. The inscription around the figure's head reads “TEN DIENST VAN HET GEMEEN” (in service of the common good), emphasizing the society's commitment to the advancement of learning and arts.