Bataafsche Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen
Johan George Holtzhey
1798 - 1806
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
232; 3.9
About this artwork
diameter 3,9 cm x gewicht 232 gr
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual museum exhibit featuring *Bataafsche Maij tot Nut van 't Algemeen*, a finely crafted medal struck by Dutch artist Johan George Holtzhey between 8 and 1806. Measuring just 3.9 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 232 grams, this compact yet hefty piece exemplifies the precision of 18th- to early 19th-century metalworking. Holtzhey, a renowned engraver known for his detailed commemorative medals, likely produced it to honor the Batavian Society for the General Welfare (*Bataafsche Maatschappij tot Nut van 't Algemeen*), a progressive organization founded amid the Enli...