Onthoofding van Jacobus, hertog van Monmouth
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3.7; 15.7
About this artwork
diameter 3.7 cm x weight 15.7 gr
Art Historical Context
### Onthoofding van Jacob, hertog van Crafted in 1685 by Dutchist Jan SmeltzingI), this intimate bronze medal—measuring just 3.7 cm in diameter weighing 15.7—captures a pivotal moment of political turmoil: the beheading of James Scott, Duke of Monmouth. Produced through the precise technique of striking, where metal is hammered into engraved dies under immense pressure, it exemplifies 17th-century numismatic art. Smeltzing's work reflects the Baroque era's flair for dramatic historical commemoration, rendering fine details on such a small scale. The medal immortalizes Monmouth's execution fo...