H. Rotgans

About this artwork

Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff

Art Historical Context

**H. Rotgans** is a finely crafted medal struck in 1828 by the skilled metalworker Auguste Francois Michaut. just 4.1 cm in and weighing a substantial 473 grams, this exemplifies the precision of 19th-century striking techniques, where metal blanks are hammered under immense pressure between engraved dies to create raised, detailed reliefs. Michaut, active in the early 1800s, contributed to the neoclassical tradition of medal art, blending portraiture with emblematic symbolism often seen in commemorative works of the era. The title likely refers to H. Rotgans, suggesting a portrait or dedicat...