Derde eeuwfeest van de uitvinding van de boekdrukkunst 1740

This silver medal, created by Martin Holtzhey in 1740, commemorates the 300th anniversary of the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg. The obverse of the medal depicts a bust of Gutenberg, while the reverse features a detailed inscription in Dutch celebrating his achievement. This small, intricate piece of art is an excellent example of a commemorative medal, a genre that flourished in the 18th century, and serves as a testament to the lasting impact of Gutenberg's invention on human communication.