The image shows a round, metallic medallion featuring a relief sculpture of an open book at its center. The sculpture is embossed and appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze, giving it a warm brownish color with some darker patina around the edges. Surrounding the book is an inscription that reads "HEAR • READ • MARK • LEARN" along the border in bold capital letters. Below the book, another inscription states "CHRIST'S HOSPITAL INST. MDLII." The detailed rendition of the book's pages and binding gives the sculpture a realistic appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- designed c. 1780/1790, awarded 1846
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- 4685 × 4685 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original