Christiaan IV en Frederik, paltsgraven van de Rijn, hertogen van Beieren verlaten de Hogeschool te Leiden
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9.3; 2325
About this artwork
diameter 9,3 cm x gewicht 2325 gr
Art Historical Context
This 1739 engraving by Georg Wilhelm Vestner captures a notable moment at Leiden University, showing Christian IV and Frederick—Electors Palatine of the Rhine and Dukes of Bavaria—as they depart the institution. The circular composition, measuring just 9.3 cm in diameter, suggests the work may have been designed as a commemorative medal or token, reflecting the prestige of academic visits during the period. Vestner, a German medallist and engraver active in the early eighteenth century, specialized in precise, small-scale works that celebrated historical and royal events. His engraving techni...
About the Artist
Georg Wilhelm Vestner · 1677–1740
German, Schweinfurth 1677–1740 Nuremberg