Kaiser Karl VI. und der Sieg über die Osmanische Armee bei Temesvar 1716
1716
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
D: 4,3 cm
Classification
Medaille
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
6578
About this artwork
Avers: Brustbild mit Harnisch; Revers: Victoria mit Kriegstrophäen
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze medal, crafted by Daniel Waron in1716, commemorates Emperor Charles VI's triumph over the Ottoman Army at the Battle of Temvár (modern-day Timișoara,). Struck amid the Austro-Turkish War (6–1718), it celebrates a pivotal Habsburg victory led by Prince Eugene of Savoy which halted Ottoman advances into Central Europe and bolstered Charles VI's imperial prestige. just 4.3 cm in diameter, such medals were prized 18th-century artifacts—portable symbols of glory, often distributed to honor military feats and rally public support. The obverse features a detailed bust of Charle...