Chirurgijns- of Cosmus en Damianusgilde van Middelburg 1756

This 1756 medal, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a skeletal figure standing atop a bird and holding an hourglass. The inscription "MOORT & GEHTER GHEENS GILDE" (Death and Danger are not Guilds) emphasizes the transient nature of life. The back of the medal features the coats of arms of the Surgeon's Guild of Cosmas and Damianus of Middelburg, Netherlands. This small but intricate piece of art reflects the guild's beliefs about life and death, creating a powerful reminder of mortality.