Geboorte van Leopold Ferdinand Elias Victor Albert Maria
1859
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
8.6; 242.15
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our exhibit featuring *Geboorte van Leopold Ferdinand Elias Victor Albert Maria* (Birth of Leopold Ferdinand Elias Victor Albert Maria), a finely struck metal medallion crafted by Leopold Wiener in 1859. Measuring 8.6 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 242.15 grams, this piece exemplifies 19th-century metalworking artistry, where the "striking" technique—hammering a die into softened metal—produced intricate, high-relief designs with remarkable durability and shine. Created to celebrate a momentous birth, likely of a child from a prominent family given the elaborate string o...
About the Artist
Leopold Wiener · 1823–1891
Belgian, Venlo 1823–1891 Brussels