Gothland ingenomen door Christiaan V van Denemarken
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
42.25; 4.5
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Zilveren penning. Voorzijde: borststuk man temidden van wapentuig. Keerzijde: lam dat een vaandel draagt binnen omschrift; afsnede: opschrift
Art Historical Context
This striking silver medal, created by artist Gregorius Seseman in 1676, commemorates the Danish capture of the island of Gotland during the Scanian War. Measuring just 4.5 centimeters across and weighing 42.25 grams, the piece exemplifies the tradition of struck metal tokens used to mark significant military and political events in 17th-century Europe. Christian V of Denmark’s successful campaign against Swedish forces is highlighted through the medal’s design, transforming a battlefield victory into a lasting, portable record of royal achievement. The obverse features a portrait of a man su...