Overlijden van Jean Francois Ducis, toneelschrijver 1816

This bronze medal, created by Jacques Edouard Gatteaux in 1816, commemorates the death of French playwright Jean François Ducis. The medal's obverse features a portrait of Ducis in profile, while the reverse inscription reads "Accord d'un beau talent et d'un beau caractère, 1816," acknowledging his talent and character. This small-scale work of art, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistry of medal making in the early 19th century.