Collegiale kerk van St. Michel en St. Gudule te Brussel

About this artwork

diameter 5 cm x gewicht 522 gr

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite struck medallion *Colleg kerk van St. Michel en St.ule te Brussel* (Collegiate Church of St. Michael St. Gudula in), crafted by Belgian medallist Jacob Wiener in 1845. This small yet substantial piece, measuring just 5 cm in diameter and weighing a hefty 522 grams, captures Gothic splendor of one of Brussels' most iconic landmarks—a collegiate church with roots in the Middle Ages, symbolizing the city's religious and architectural heritage during Belgium's early years of independence. Wiener, renowned for his intricate metalwork, employed the striking technique, a precisi...

About the Artist

Jacob Wiener · 1815–1899

Jacob Wiener (1815–1899), also known as Jacques Wiener, was a Belgian medallist and engraver of exceptional skill whose work left an indelible mark on 19th-century European numismatic art. Born on February 27, 1815, in Hoerstgen (in present-day Germany), Wiener would become one of Belgium's most distinguished engravers, contributing significantly to the young nation's cultural identity through his...