Oprichting van een monument voor Joan Melchior Kemper in de St. Pieterskerk te Leiden 1835

This silver medal, created in 1835 by Johan Philip Menger, commemorates the erection of a monument to Joan Melchior Kemper in the Saint Peter’s Church in Leiden. The medal features a depiction of the monument, a column with a statue of Kemper, on the front. The back is inscribed "CIVIVM AMOR PATRIAE DECVS" meaning, "The love of citizens, a country’s honor." This medal is an example of commemorative art, a tradition that has been practiced for centuries. It provides a glimpse into the history and culture of the Netherlands in the 19th century.