Chirurgijnsgilde te Amsterdam, toegangspenning voor de hortus medicus van H. Tullingh 1788

This 1788 bronze medallion, "Chirurgijnsgilde te Amsterdam, toegangspenning voor de hortus medicus van H. Tullingh," depicts a skeletal figure holding a scythe and standing near a pedestal, likely representing death and the inevitability of mortality. The other side of the medallion displays the inscription "HORTUS MEDICUS," suggesting the object served as an admission token for the Hortus Medicus, a botanical garden in Amsterdam. The design's symbolism underscores the interconnectedness of life, death, and the pursuit of knowledge in medicine. The medallion, with its small size and detailed craftsmanship, would have been a unique and memorable souvenir for visitors.