Overlijden van J.F. Willems
1847
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
53.19; 5
About this artwork
diameter 5 cm x weight 53.19 gr
Art Historical Context
This striking medal, created by Belgian medallist Jacob Wiener in 1847, commemorates the death of Jan Frans Willems, a pivotal figure in Flemish cultural revival. Titled *Overlijden van J.F. Willems*, the small bronze piece—measuring just five centimetres across—serves as both a memorial and a historical record, capturing the moment when Belgium lost one of its most dedicated champions of Dutch-language literature and national identity. Wiener, renowned for his precise engraving and work on official Belgian coinage and commemorative issues, employed the traditional striking technique to produ...
About the Artist
Jacob Wiener · 1815–1899
Jacob Wiener (1815–1899), also known as Jacques Wiener, was a Belgian medallist and engraver of exceptional skill whose work left an indelible mark on 19th-century European numismatic art. Born on February 27, 1815, in Hoerstgen (in present-day Germany), Wiener would become one of Belgium's most distinguished engravers, contributing significantly to the young nation's cultural identity through his...