Algemene bewapening in de noordelijke Nederlanden
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
5.3; 508
About this artwork
diameter 5.3 cm x weight 508 gr
Art Historical Context
**Algemene bewapening in noordelijke Nederlanden (1831) is a finely struck medal by Dutch engraver and medalist David van derellen (1804–9). Measuring just 5.3 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 508 grams, this metalwork piece exemplifies the precision of 19th-century striking techniques, where designs are hammered into metal blanks under high pressure to create detailed reliefs. Van der Kellen, renowned for his work in seals, coins, and commemorative medals, brought his expertise in neoclassical engraving to this compact yet weighty artifact. Crafted amid the turmoil of the Belgian Re...