Inname van Geldern door Frederik I van Pruisen
Jan Boskam
1703
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
91.44; 6
About this artwork
diameter 6 cm x gewicht 91,44 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate *Inname van Geldern door Frederik I van Pruisen* (Capture of Geldern by Frederick I of Prussia), a struck medal crafted by Dutch medalist Jan Boskam in 1703. Measuring just 6 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 91.44 grams, this small yet weighty artwork exemplifies the artistry of early 18th-century metalworking. Struck using a die hammered into a metal blank—likely silver—this technique allowed for sharp, detailed reliefs that captured historical moments with remarkable precision and durability. The medal commemorates Frederick I's triumphant siege and capture of ...