Oprichting van de Koninklijke Akademie van Beeldende Kunsten te Amsterdam, ter ere van Willem I Frederik, koning der Nederlanden 1820

This silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1820, commemorates the founding of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam. The obverse features a profile portrait of King William I of the Netherlands, while the reverse inscription details the founding date of the academy and its location. The medal is a small but significant example of commemorative art in the Netherlands, reflecting the importance placed on the arts during the reign of King William I. This small medal is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection in Amsterdam.