Tentoonstelling te Haarlem, penning voor de Nederlandse nijverheid 1820 - 1825

This silver medal, "Tentoonstelling te Haarlem, penning voor de Nederlandse nijverheid," was created by Joseph-Pierre Braemt between 1820 and 1825. The front depicts a seated female figure representing Dutch industry, crowned by a winged figure holding a beehive, symbolizing industriousness. The reverse side is adorned with a laurel wreath. The medal was likely awarded to individuals or organizations that excelled in Dutch industry. This piece is a valuable artifact of early 19th-century Dutch medallic art and provides a glimpse into the importance of industry during this period.