Heilig Verbond en de tweede vrede van Parijs
1815
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
62.84; 5
About this artwork
diameter 5 cm x weight 62.84 gr
Art Historical Context
This striking medal by French medallist Bertrand Andrieu captures a pivotal moment in European diplomacy. Created in 181, it commemorates both Holy Alliance—formed by Russia, Prussia, and Austria—and the Second Peace of Paris, which formally ended the Napoleonic Wars. At just five centimeters in diameter and weighing under 63 grams, the piece was designed for portability, allowing its of restored stability to circulate among elites and officialsAndrieu, celebrated for his precise work during France’s revolutionary and imperial eras, employed the traditional technique of striking heated metal b...
About the Artist
Bertrand Andrieu · 1761–1822
French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris