Bezoek van Leopold I en Louisa Maria, koning en koningin der Belgen aan Parijs
M. Borrel
1833
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
38.18; 4.2
About this artwork
diameter 4,2 cm x gewicht 38,18 gr
Art Historical Context
This exquisite struck medallion, titled *Bezoek van Leopold I en Louisa Maria, koning en koningin Belgen aan Parijs* (Visit of Leopold I Louisa Maria, King and Queen of the Belgians Paris), was crafted by M. Borrel in 1833. Measuring just 4.2 cm in diameter and weighing 38.18 grams, it captures a pivotal diplomatic moment shortly after Belgium's independence from the Netherlands in 1830. I, the nation's first king, and his queen consort, Louise of Orléans (often referred to as Louisa Maria visited Paris to solidify alliances with France, reflecting the young kingdom's efforts to secure its pla...