Driehonderdjarig bestaan van het burgerweeshuis te Amsterdam 1820
anonymous
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natural stone pattern
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rippled sketch texture
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toned paper
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decorative element
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detailed texture
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old engraving style
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woodcut effect
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stoneware
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curved surface
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pencil art
This silver medal, created in 1820 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the 300th anniversary of the Burgerweeshuis, a renowned orphanage in Amsterdam. The obverse depicts a dove, symbolizing peace and charity, within a radiant halo. The inscription "VAN HET BURGER WEES HUIS" (Of the Burger Orphanage) clearly identifies the institution. The reverse features a detailed inscription with the names of the "regenten" (regents) overseeing the orphanage and the year 1820, marking the momentous occasion. This small, yet significant, artifact speaks to the enduring importance of social welfare and the legacy of the Burgerweeshuis in Amsterdam.
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