Kroning van Jacobus II tot koning van Engeland
Jean Roëttiers
1685
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
15.35; 3.4
About this artwork
diameter 3,4 cm x gewicht 15,35 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite medal *Kroning vanus II tot koning van Eng* (Coronation of James as King of England), in 1685 by the medallist Jean Roëttiers. Measuring just 3.4 cm in diameter and weighing 15.35 grams, this petite treasure exemplifies the art of striking—a precise metalworking technique where a die stamps intricate designs into a metal blank, often silver or gold, to create durable, portableatives. Struck to celebrate James II's ascension following his brother Charles II's death, the medal captures a pivotal moment in English history. James, a Catholic monarch in a Protestant nation, ru...