De Belgische constitutie aangenomen en op 24 februari verplicht gesteld
M. Borrel
1831-02-25 - 1831-12-31
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4; 43.31
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Crafted by medallist M. Borrel 1831, *De Belgische constitutie aangenomen en op februari verplicht gesteld* is a striking commemorative medal celebrating a pivotal moment in Belgian history. Produced between late February and year's end, it honors the adoption and enforcement of Belgium's constitution amid the fervor of the 1830. This document, born from the fight for independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, enshrined liberal principles like parliamentary democracy and individual rights, marking Belgium's birth as a sovereign constitutional monarchy. Measuring just 4 cm in di...