Overlijden van Maria II van Engeland
Jan Boskam
1695
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
113.84; 6
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
### Overlijden van Maria II van Engeland Created in 1695 by Dutch artist Jan Boskam, *Overlijden van Maria II van Engeland* (Death of Mary II of England is a finely struck metal medallion, measuring just 6 cm in diameter and weighing 11384 grams. This compact artwork exemplifies the artistry of late 17th-century metalworking, where a die is hammered into soft metal—likely silver—to produce intricate, relief designs with remarkable detail and durability. Such struck medals were prized as portable commemoratives, blending sculpture and printmaking techniques for elite collectors. The medallion...