Aankomst van Willem IV en prinses Anna van Engeland te Leeuwarden
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
9.23; 2.9
About this artwork
Zilveren penning. Voorzijde: borststuk man en vrouw binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: erepoort binnen omschrift; afsnede: opschrift
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit on 18th-century commemorative art! *Aankomst van Willem IV enes Anna van Engeland Leeuwarden* (Arrival of Willem IV and Princess of England in Leeuwarden) is a delicate silver medal crafted in 1734 by Dutch engraver and medalist Martinus Holtzhey. Measuring just 2.9 cm in diameter and weighing 9.23 grams, this struck metalwork piece captures a joyful royal moment through intricate obverse and reverse designs: facing busts of the prince and princess framed by inscriptions on the front, and a grand honorary gate with an exergue legend on the back. Struck medals like this ...