Overlijden van Filips van Croy, heer van Aarschot

About this artwork

diameter 3.6 cm x weight 23.18 gr

Art Historical Context

Nestled among the treasures of Renaissance numismatics, *Overlijden van Fil van Croy, heer Aarschot* (Death of Filips van Croy, of Aarschot) is a delicate bronze medal crafted by the masterful Flemish artist Jacques Jonghelinck in 1595. Measuring just 3.6 cm in diameter and weighing .18 grams, this casting exemplifies the exquisite medal-making tradition of Antwerp, where Jonghelinck flourished as a leading sculptor and engraver. Such small-scale works were prized collectibles among nobility and scholars, blending portraiture with historical commemoration. The medal honors Filips van Croy (15...