Medal by William Kneass|James Barton Longacre

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)

Classification

Medal

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883

Accession Number

83.2.32

Tags

George WashingtonProfiles

Art Historical Context

**Twee engeltjes aanerszijden van tweeende honden** (Two Little Angels on Either Side of Two Playing), created by Dutch engraver Nicolaes deyn in 1617, is a delicate engraving measuring just 48mm high by 86mm wide. This print captures a whimsical scene of two cherubic angels flanking a pair of frolicking dogs, blending heavenly innocence with earthly playfulness. De Bruyn active during the early Dutch Golden Age, was renowned for his intricate reproductive engravings that brought elaborate designs to a wider audience through affordable prints. Part of a rare series of six prints featuring Fri...

About the Artist

William Kneass|James Barton Longacre (American|American) · 1781 |1794 1840 |1869

American, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1781–1840 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|American, Delaware County, Pennsylvania 1794–1869 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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