Joan Derk van der Capellen tot den Pol weer toegelaten tot de Staten van Overijssel
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.9; 46.15
About this artwork
diameter 4.9 cm x weight 46.15 gr
Art Historical Context
This exquisite struck medal, crafted by Dutch engraver Johan George Holhey in 1782, commemorates the readmission of Joan Derk van der Capellen den Pol to the States of Overijssel, the provincial assembly in the Dutch. Measuring just 4.9 cm in diameter and weighing 46.15 grams, its compact form belies its role as a finely detailed token of political triumph. Holtzhey, a master medalist known for his intricate engravings, employed the striking technique—pressing a hardened steel die into soft metal under high pressure—to achieve sharp, high-relief portraits and inscriptions that capture the era'...