Who created "Filips van Croy"?

Filips van Croy was created by Jacques Jonghelinck in 1599.

What medium is "Filips van Croy"?

Filips van Croy is striking (metalworking).

Is "Filips van Croy" in the public domain?

Yes, Filips van Croy is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Filips van Croy

Jacques Jonghelinck

1599

Medium

striking (metalworking)

Dimensions

3.7; 20.48

About this artwork

Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff

Art Historical Context

Behold the delicate *Filips van Croy*, a struck metal medal crafted by Flemish artist Jacques Jonghelinck 1599. Measuring just 3.7 cm in diameter and weighing .48 grams, this petite portrait exemplifies the Renaissance art of medal-making, a specialized metalworking technique where thin metal sheets are hammered or pressed into detailed dies to create intricate reliefs. Jonghelinck, a master sculptor from Antwerp (1535–1606) and brother to the renowned collector Hans Jonghelinck, celebrated for his lifelike portrait medals that captured the nobility of his era. This artwork immortalizes Filip...

Filips van Croy

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