Inwijding van het monument voor professor Kemper te Leiden 1835 1835

This bronze medal was made in 1835 in the Netherlands, commemorating the inauguration of a monument to Professor Kemper in Leiden. The medal embodies the 19th-century culture of public commemoration and the values it sought to uphold. One side of the medal features a stylized representation of the monument itself, while the other bears an inscription surrounded by a laurel wreath, a classical symbol of honor and victory. The choice of Latin for the inscription reflects the enduring influence of classical education on the Dutch intellectual elite of the time. The monument symbolizes Kemper's enduring legacy and serves as a focal point for collective memory. Historical documents like university archives, public records, and biographical accounts of Professor Kemper can give us a richer understanding of the medal. By examining these sources, we can better understand the medal's significance within the social and institutional landscape of the Netherlands in 1835.