B INGEN-HOUSZ - ERASMUS VAN ROTTERDAM MEDALLION IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Erasmus BMA Ingen Housz (1881-1953) First medal in 1936 Dimensions: 60 mm Material: bronze Production: Royal Begeer Voorschoten The Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536) 400th  anniversary was commemorated and Ingen Housz, professor at the Royal Academy, was commissioned for a medallion.  He designed in wide faces a profile portrait with a strong relief where Erasmus is pictured with his hat and coat collar.   The reverse shows a reference to Erasmus' famous work, In Praise of Folly in 1509. The owl, ancient symbol of wisdom, is wearing a fool's cap and with a raised paw.