Genootschap "Kunst wordt door arbeid verkregen", penning toegekend aan Olivier Porjeere

About this artwork

Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff

Art Historical Context

Behold the intricate medal *Genootschap "Kunst wordt door arbeid verkregen", penning toegek aan Olivier Porjeere (Society "Art is Obtained Through Labor", medal awarded to Olivier Porje), crafted by Dutch artist Nicolaas Reyers in1780. This finely struck piece, measuring 4.9 cm in diameter and weighing 431 grams, exemplifies the of 18th-century metalworking Reyers, a skilled engraver, used the striking technique—pressing a detailed die into a metal blank—to create a durable, high-relief design that captures both artistry and craftsmanship. The medal commemorates Olivier Porjeere's achievement...

About the Artist

Nicolaas Reyers · 1719–1789

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