Frederik Hendrik
Johannes Lutma (1584-1669)
1626 - 1669
Medium
casting
Dimensions
165.11; 11.3
About this artwork
diameter 11,3 cm x gewicht 165,11 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite cast medal *Frederik Hendrik* by Johannes Lutma (4–1669), a masterful Dutch silversmith and medallist active during the Golden Age.ed sometime between 1626 and1669, this intimate portrait—measuring 11.3 cm in diameter and weighing .11 grams—capt the likeness of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange and stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. Lutma's work exemplifies the Baroque era's emphasis on dramatic realism and intricate detail, often seen in his portrait medals that celebrated the era's political and military heroes. Medals like this were prized Renaissance and Baroque coll...