Derde eeuwfeest van de inname van Den Briel
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
97; 3
About this artwork
Koperen penning. Voorzijde: leeuw met verbroken kluisters onder jaartal binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: opschrift binnen lauwerkrans
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring *Derde eeuwfeest de inname van Den Briel* (Third Centenary of the Capture Den Briel), a crafted copper medal struck in 1872 by Dutch artist Jacob Samuel Cohen El. This small yet weighty piece—measuring just 3 cm in diameter and weighing 97—commemorates the 300th anniversary of a pivotal moment in Dutch history: the1572 capture of Denriel (modern-day Brielle) by William of Orange's forces. This event marked the first major victory in the Eighty Years' War, igniting the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule and symbolizing the birth of Dutch independence. On the obv...