Identification title(s): allegory on the founding of the dutch society of sciences, 1752. In establishment of the hollandsche society of sciences in haerlem (title on object). Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-84. 443. Catalog reference: fmh 4047-a. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 240. Description: allegory on the founding of the dutch society of sciences and humanities in haarlem on may 21, 1752. Above minerva with a portrait of the patron prince willem v, in the background a meeting of scientists. Under the sides of a memorial medal with naked truth with sun on the head, holds a palm branch in the left hand and an olive wreath in the right hand; in the background a view of the city of haarlem on the spaarne, at the bottom the city coat of arms of haarlem. Reverse: two women sitting at an altar, depicting religion with flame on head and leaning on bible and the netherlands with coat of arms and freedom hat on spear. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: simon fokke (mentioned on object) after own design by: simon fokke (mentioned on object) publisher: frans houttuyn (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: northern netherlands. Dating: 1752. Physical features: etching and engraving. Material: paper technique: etching / engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 165 mm × w 106 mm explanation for a copy of the medal, see object number ng-vg-1-2580 in the collection of the rijksmuseum. Subject: what: learned society, academy of sciences. When: 1752-05-21 - 1752-05-21. Where. Haarlem. Who: dutch society of sciences willem v (prince of orange-nassau). Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: 1752.
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