Geboorte van Amalia, aartshertogin van Oostenrijk, dochter van Frans I en Maria Theresia
Andreas Vestner
1746
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.4; 29.77
About this artwork
diameter 4.4 cm x weight 29.77 gr
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 18-century Habsburg Europe with this exquisite struck medal, *Geboorte van Am, aartshertogin van Oostenrijk, van Frans I en Mariaia* (Birth of Amalia, Archduchess Austria, daughter of Francis I and Maria Theresa), crafted by medallist Andreas Vestner in 1746. just 4.4 cm in diameter and weighing 29.77 grams, this small yet precious object commemorates the birth of Maria Amalia, one of sixteen children born to the powerhouse couple Maria Theresa—Holy Roman Empress and formidable ruler of the Habsburg domains—and her consort, Francis I. Vestner's work captures a m...