Driehonderdjarige herdenking van het Charter van Keulen en honderd jaar Vrijmetselaarsloges in Nederland 1835 1835

This bronze medal was made in 1835 by Johannes Petrus Schouberg to commemorate the anniversary of the Charter of Cologne and Freemasonry in the Netherlands. The medal's design has symbolic significance, featuring intricate inscriptions and geometric motifs associated with Freemasonry. The inscriptions and symbols are die-stamped into the metal, a process that would have required considerable skill. While bronze itself is a relatively common material, the labor-intensive techniques used to create this medal elevated it from mere currency to a commemorative object. It is also a testament to the values and beliefs of Freemasonry, whose philosophies, rituals, and social structures are embedded in the medal’s form. The creation of this commemorative medal reflects the desire to create lasting symbols of shared identity and values, challenging the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft.