Dertienjarige voogdij van Abraham van Broyel
Chr. Brand
1753
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
74.1; 6
About this artwork
diameter 6 cm x gewicht 74,1 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Dertienjarige voogdij van Abraham Broyel* (Thirteen-Year Guardianship of Abraham van Bel), a delicate 18th-century medal crafted by Chr Brand in 1753. Measuring just 6 cm in diameter and weighing 74.1 grams, this metalwork exemplifies the precision of Dutch commemorative art from the Enlightenment era, when such tokens marked personal milestones like legal guardianships. Struck using metalworking techniques—where a die presses intricate designs into softened metal—this piece highlights the era's mastery of fine relief sculpture on a miniature scale. Medals like this were prized fo...