Tweehonderdste verjaardag van de stichting van de academie van Franeker 1785

This silver medal, created by Dutch medalist Johan George Holtzhey in 1785, commemorates the bicentenary of the founding of the Academy of Franeker. The obverse depicts a female figure, likely representing the academy, seated on a throne, holding a book and a quill, symbolizing learning and scholarship. The reverse features an inscription in Latin celebrating the academy’s achievements and its role in fostering knowledge and scholarship. The medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Academy of Franeker and its impact on Dutch education and culture.