Napoleon Bonaparte
Alexis Joseph Depaulis
1809 - 1815
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4; 41.48
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
This exquisite medal, titled *Napoleon Bonaparte*, crafted by the renowned French medallist Alexis Joseph Depaulis between 1809 and 1815. Struck in metal—a technique involving high-pressure dies to imprint intricate designs on thin blanks—it measures just 4 cm in diameter and weighs 4148 grams, making it a portable yet substantial work of art. Depaulis, a master of neoclassical engraving, was celebrated for his detailed portraits on coins and medals, capturing the grandeur of his era with precision and elegance. Created during the height of Napoleon's imperial reign, this piece reflects the e...