Penning op een vijfentwintigjarig huwelijksfeest 1749 1748

This small silver medal, "Penning op een vijfentwintigjarig huwelijksfeest 1749," was created by Dutch artist Martin Holtzhey in 1748. The obverse depicts a couple kneeling before a winged figure holding a torch, representing the union of marriage and the celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. The reverse features a text inscription celebrating this significant milestone in the couple's life. This medal is a testament to the Dutch tradition of commemorating important events with small, intricate works of art.