Overlijden van Jean Francois Ducis
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
36.65; 4.1
About this artwork
diameter 4.1 cm x weight 36.65 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite medal *Overlijden van Jean Ducis* (Death of Jean François Ducis), crafted in 1816 by the French engraver and medal Jacques-Édouard Gatteaux. This yet poignant piece, measuring just 4.1 cm in diameter weighing 36.65, commemorates the passing of the celebrated French dramatist Jean-Françoisis (1733–1816), known for adapting Shakespearean tragedies for French audiences during the Revolutionary era. Gatteaux, a master of neoclassical medallic art, captures a moment of cultural mourning in a format that blends sculpture and portraiture. Struck through metalworking—a technique ...