Bezoek van Alexander I
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
2.3; 9.1
About this artwork
diameter 2,3 cm x gewicht 9,1 gr
Art Historical Context
**Bezoek van Alexander I** (Visit of Alexander I), crafted in 1814 by Dutch artist David van der Kellen (1764-1825), is a delicate struck medal celebrating a pivotal moment in European history. Measuring just 2.3 cm in diameter and weighing 9.1 grams, this petite metalwork exemplifies the precision of commemorative medalm, a specialty of van der Kellen, who was renowned for his engravings and numismatic art during the Napoleonic era. The medal marks Tsar Alexander I of Russia's triumphant visit to the Netherlands that year, shortly after Napoleon's abdication. As a leader of the Allied coalit...