Who created "Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk"?

Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk was created by Giovanni V. Melon in 1572.

What medium is "Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk"?

Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk is casting.

Is "Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk" in the public domain?

Yes, Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk

Giovanni V. Melon

1572

Medium

casting

Dimensions

4; 31.69

About this artwork

Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff

Art Historical Context

Behold this exquisite cast medal, *Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk* (The Capture of Tunis by Don Juan Austria), crafted in 1572 by Italian artist Giovanni V. Mel. Measuring just 4 cm in diameter and weighing 31.69 grams, this bronze treasure commemorates a pivotal moment in the 16th struggle between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire. Juan of Austria, the heroic victor of the 1571 Battle of Lepanto, led campaign to retake Tunis from Ottoman control, symbolizing a triumphant resurgence of Habsburg power in the Mediterranean. Medals like this were a Renaissance specialty, par...

Inname van Tunis door don Juan van Oostenrijk

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