Mislukte aanslag van de Fransen op Nijmegen
Jan Boskam
1702
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.4; 373
About this artwork
diameter 4.4 cm x weight 373 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate medal *Mislukte aanslag de Fransen op Nijmegen (Failed French Attack on Nijmegen), crafted Dutch medalist Jan Boskam in 1702. This small yet weighty artifact commemorates a pivotal moment during the War of the Succession, when French forces under Louis XIV attempted to besiege the fortified Dutch city of Nijmegen but were repelled by Allied defenders. Such medals served as triumphant propaganda, celebrating military victories and bolstering national pride in an era of frequent European conflicts. Struck using the metalworking technique of die-stamping, Boskam's work exemp...