Oprichting van het Collegie Zeemanshoop te Amsterdam
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3; 12.85
About this artwork
diameter 3 cm x gewicht 12,85 gr
Art Historical Context
**Oprichting van hetie Zeemanshoop Amsterdam** (Establishment of the Collegie Zeemanshoop Amsterdam), crafted by Benjamin Wolff junior in1822, is a struck medallion celebrating the founding of a maritime benevolent society in the Netherlands' bustling port city. Measuring just 3 cm in diameter and weighing 12.85 grams, this petite metalwork captures a pivotal moment in Amsterdam's seafaring heritage, where organizations like Zeemanshoop—meaning "Sailor's Hopesupported sailors and their families amid the rigors of 19th-century trade and exploration. Created through the striking technique, a me...