Marie Louise, weduwe van Johan Willem Friso
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3.6; 17.97
About this artwork
diameter 3,6 cm x gewicht 17,97 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite struck medal *Marie Louise, weduwe Johan Willem Friso*Marie Louise, Widow of Johan Friso), crafted in 1712 by the skilled German engraver and medalist Georg Wilhelm Vest. Measuring just 3.6 cm in diameter and weighing .97 grams, this petite metalwork portrait captures the poised dignity of Marie Louise of Hesse-Kassel, who became a pivotal figure in Dutch history following her husband Johan Willem Friso's untimely death in 1711. As mother to the future stadtholder William IV, she served as regent, bridging the influential House of Orange with British royalty—her uncle was ...
About the Artist
Georg Wilhelm Vestner · 1677–1740
German, Schweinfurth 1677–1740 Nuremberg