Huwelijk van Frans Stephen
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.4; 282
About this artwork
diameter 4.4 cm x weight 282 gr
Art Historical Context
**Huwelijk van Frans Stephen** (1736) is a finely crafted struck medal by Georg Wilhelm Vestner, a skilled metalworker of the early 18th century. Measuring just 4.4 cm in diameter yet weighing a substantial 282 grams, this small yet hefty piece exemplifies the precision of striking techniques—where a metal blank is hammered or pressed under immense pressure between engraved dies to create intricate raised designs. Such medals were prized artifacts, often produced in precious metals like silver or gold to commemorate significant events with portable, durable elegance. Created to celebrate the ...
About the Artist
Georg Wilhelm Vestner · 1677–1740
German, Schweinfurth 1677–1740 Nuremberg