Collegium Medicum te Amsterdam, penning van Joachim Rendorp, curator van de hortus medicus 1786

This silver medal, created in 1786 by Dutch artist Willem de Wijs, depicts the Collegium Medicum te Amsterdam. The obverse shows a figure representing the college, possibly a physician or scholar, holding a snake entwined around a staff, a common symbol associated with medicine and healing. The reverse features the coat of arms of the Collegium Medicum, along with the inscription "Collegium Medicum Amsterdam" and the date 1786. The medal commemorates the importance of the institution, which played a key role in the development of medical knowledge in Amsterdam. De Wijs, a prominent medalist known for his detailed and elegant work, masterfully captured the grandeur of the subject in this small yet impactful piece.