vierjaarlijkse tentoonstelling van kunstwerken te Arnhem 1901

This commemorative medal was crafted by Ch. Roskam in 1901, almost certainly from bronze. The making of medals is a fascinating intersection of art and industry. A design is first modeled in high relief, then translated through a laborious process of casting, chasing, and finishing. The weight of the medal in your hand is a testament to this craft; each element precisely considered. Look closely, and you'll notice a heraldic tree on one side and a budding plant on the other, surrounded by an inscription. This medal’s creation involved specialized tools, techniques, and traditions, and the work of skilled laborers, from the designer to the foundry workers. The medal, produced to commemorate an art exhibition, makes you consider what we think of when we think about art. A medal, as a humble multiple, reminds us that even seemingly minor objects can embody significant cultural value.