Herovering van Namen door Willem III
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
44.5; 4.9
About this artwork
diameter 4.9 cm x weight 44.5 gr
Art Historical Context
**Herovering van Namen door Willem III** (Recapture of Namur by III) is a finely crafted commemorative medal struck by Philipp Heinrich Müller in 1695. Measuring just 4.9 cm in diameter and weighing 44.5 grams, this small metalwork exemplifies the artistry of 17th-century medal-making. Müller's use of the striking technique—pressing a design into metal using engraved dies—allowed for intricate details and high relief, capturing pivotal historical moments in portable, durable form. The medal celebrates a triumphant episode from the Nine Years' War (1688–1697), when William III, stadtholder of ...