Aftreden van het Voorlopig Bewind
M. Borrel
1831
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.1; 37.25
About this artwork
diameter 4,1 cm x gewicht 37,25 gr
Art Historical Context
### Aftreden van hetlopig Bewind ed in 1831 by medallist M. Borrel *Aftreden van hetlopig Bewind*Resignation of the Provisional") is a finely struck metal medal, measuring 4.1 in diameter and weighing .25 grams. This small yet weighty piece exemplifies 19th-century numismatic, where the "striking" technique— a detailed die into softened metal under high pressure—allowed for intricate relief designs and sharp details. Medals like this were prized as portable commemoratives, blending sculpture's precision with coin-like durability. The artwork captures a pivotal moment in Belgian history durin...