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Beginning of the year 1785 and death of Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol
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Beginning of the year 1785 and death of Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol

Johan George Holtzhey · 1785 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver medal. Obverse: illuminated by a radiant all-seeing eye, the Dutch maiden with a spear, shield, and olive branch stands next to an altar, the base of which is decorated with two shields hanging from anchors; on the altar lies a liberty cap on a book with seven seals, around which the Dutch maiden holds her arm; behind her cannon, banners, halberds, and a heart in a laurel wreath on a staff; at her feet lies a water jug of the Scheldt river, which overflows its banks in the background; above it a two-headed eagle in a cloud, with lightning bolts in its claws within an inscription; lower edge: inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAanvang van het jaar 1785 en overlijden van Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol. 1785. Johan George Holtzhey. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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