Roei-, steiger- en schuitenvoerdersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Dirk Coersen Dirksz, ligplaats Kamper steiger 1776

This is the Roei-, steiger- en schuitenvoerdersgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Dirk Coersen Dirksz, a copper object of unknown date by an anonymous artist. The circular medal divides its surfaces into two distinct visual fields. One side features a detailed engraving of a boat on the water with a suggestion of landscape, a composition that evokes depth and movement. The other side is inscribed with text, including the date 1776, the name Dirk Coersen Dirksz, and additional lettering in a more ordered and static arrangement. The linear qualities of the engraving present a fascinating interplay between representation and abstraction. The lines define the form of the boat, but the details of the waves and rigging border on more abstract patterning. The combination of figurative and textual elements challenges fixed meanings. Ultimately, this medal functions as both an artistic object and a historical document, inviting ongoing interpretation.