Overlijden van Felix de Merode
1857
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
1382; 6.8
About this artwork
Bronzen penning. Voorzijde: borststuk man binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: gekroond wapenschild binnen eikekrans en omschrift
Art Historical Context
**Overlijden van Felix Merode** (1857) is a finely crafted bronze medal by Leopold Wiener, a skilled 19th-century Belgian engraver and medalist known for his intricate commemorative works. Measuring 6.8 cm in and weighing 1382 grams, this struck medal exemplifies the precision of metalworking techniques popular in mid-19th-century Europe. obverse features a detailed bust portrait of Felix de Merode within an encircling inscription, while the reverse displays a crowned coat of arms encircled by an oak wreath another inscription—classic elements symbolizing nobility, victory, and enduring legacy...
About the Artist
Leopold Wiener · 1823–1891
Belgian, Venlo 1823–1891 Brussels