Penning op het overlijden van Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol, 1784 1784

This engraving by Hendrik Leffert Meyling, created in 1784, commemorates the death of Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol. The image depicts two medallions. One medallion features a profile portrait of van der Capellen, while the other portrays a scene of a man being crowned by a goddess with a shield and a scepter. The medallions are connected by a ribbon inscribed with text, likely a tribute to the deceased. This artwork provides a glimpse into the practices of commemorative art in the 18th century.