O.C.J. Hoogendijk van Domselaar
Salomon de Vries
1860
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
6.3; 91.86
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite portrait medal *O.C.J. Hoogendijk van Domselaar (1860), crafted by Dutch medallist Salomon de Vries. Measuring 6.3 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 91.86 grams, this struck metalwork piece exemplifies the precision of 19th-century numismatic art. De Vries, renowned for his detailed bronze and silver medals, captures the sitter—a likely prominent figure from Dutch society—in a classical profile, blending Renaissance revival styles with contemporary portraiture techniques. Struck medals like this one highlight the artistry of metalworking, where a die is hammered i...