Herovering van Namen door Willem III
Georg Hautsch
1695
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
34.32; 4.5
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate struck medal *Herovering van Namen door Willem III* (Recapture of Namur by William III), crafted by German medalist Georg Hautsch in 1695. This petite masterpiece, measuring just 4.5 cm in diameter and weighing 34.32 grams, commemorates a pivotal moment in the Nine Years' War. King William III of England (William of Orange) triumphantly reclaimed the fortress of Namur from French forces led by Louis XIV, a strategic victory that boosted Allied morale and symbolized resistance against French expansionism in Europe. Hautsch, renowned for his detailed commemorative medals, e...