Oprichting van een Luthers weeshuis in 's-Gravenhage 1733

This silver medal, created by Dutch medalist Nicolaas van Swinderen in 1733, commemorates the founding of a Lutheran orphanage in The Hague. The obverse features a pelican feeding its young with its own blood, a traditional symbol of Christian charity. The reverse displays a coat of arms, likely representing the orphanage or its founders. This small but significant work of art, measuring just 4.3 centimeters in diameter, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and care for those in need.