Herbouw van de afgebrande Nieuwe Luthersche kerk te Amsterdam
1826
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
10.5; 3
About this artwork
diameter 3 cm x gewicht 10,5 gr
Art Historical Context
Nestled among Amsterdam's rich tapestry of 19th-century commemorative art, *Herbouw van de afgebrande Nieuwe Luthersche te Amsterdam* (Rebuilding of the Burned Lutheran Church in Amsterdam) a delicate bronze medal struck in 1826. Created anonymously, this tiny artifact—measuring just 3 cm in diameter and weighing 10.5 grams—captures a moment of resilience following a devastating fire that razed the iconic Nieuwe Lutherse Kerk, a prominent Lutheran house of worship built in the late 17th century. The title evokes the community's determination to restore this architectural gem, symbolizing faith...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...