Genootschap "Mathesis Scientiarum Genetrix", penning toegekend aan de wis- en bouwkundige Jan Timmerman voor zijn verhandeling "Tot Nut voor Rhijnland". 1796

This silver medal, created in 1796 by an anonymous artist, commemorates Jan Timmerman, a Dutch mathematician and architect. The medal depicts a seated female figure, representing "Mathesis Scientiarum Genetrix" (Mathematics, the Mother of the Sciences), holding a book and surrounded by figures representing various sciences. The medal is a testament to the Dutch society's appreciation for scientific advancement during this period. The inscription around the edge of the medal reads “WISKUNDE IS DE MOEDER DER WETENSCHAPPEN” (Mathematics is the Mother of the Sciences). This medal, a small but significant piece of historical art, highlights the importance of science and education in the 18th century Netherlands.