Gaspard Spontini, eerste kapelmeester en Generalmusikdirektor te Berlijn 1829

This 1829 bronze medal by Gottfried Bernhard Loos is a portrait of Gaspard Spontini, a famous Italian composer and conductor. The medal was likely commissioned to commemorate Spontini's appointment as the first Kapellmeister (music director) and Generalmusikdirektor (general music director) of Berlin. The obverse shows a detailed profile of Spontini, while the reverse features a laurel wreath inscription in Latin, praising Spontini's musical achievements and dedication. The medal is a small but significant artifact that reflects the artistic and cultural importance of Spontini's career.