Anna van Hannover
Nicolaas van Swinderen
1752 - 1759
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.3; 30.66
About this artwork
diameter 4.3 cm x weight 30.66 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Anna van Hannover*, a struck medal crafted by the skilled Dutch medallist Nicolaas van Sweren between 1752 1759. Measuring just 4.3 cm in diameter and weighing 30.66 grams, this petite metalwork masterpiece captures the elegance of its noble subject—likely Princess Anna of Hanover (1714–1759), daughter of King George II of Britain and wife of William IV, Prince of Orange. Van Swinderen, a Frisian artist known for his intricate portrait medals, immortalized her likeness during a pivotal era of European dynastic alliances. The technique of striking—pressing a metal blank b...