Overlijden van Petrus Camper, beeldhouwer, schilder, professor in de anatomie en chirurgie 1789

This silver medal, created by Franciscus Hemsterhuis in 1789, commemorates the passing of Petrus Camper, a renowned Dutch anatomist, surgeon, artist, and professor. The obverse features a profile portrait of Camper, while the reverse depicts a figure seated beside a staff entwined by a serpent, a symbol of medicine and healing. This small, yet intricate, work of art exemplifies the commemorative medal tradition of the 18th century.