Het Athenaeum Illustre te Amsterdam wordt universiteit 1877 1877

This bronze medal, created by Johan Philip Menger in 1877, commemorates the elevation of the Athenaeum Illustre in Amsterdam to a university. The obverse depicts three allegorical figures representing the university's disciplines, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Amsterdam. The medal is a testament to the artistic tradition of commemorative medals, often used to mark historical events and achievements. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic and intellectual landscape of 19th-century Amsterdam.