Overmeestering van de Franse linies en inname van Bouchain
John Croker
1711
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
30.17; 4.5
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate medal *Overmeestering de Franse linies enname van Bouchain* (Overpowering of the French and Capture of Bouchain crafted in 1711 by Johnker, the esteemed chief engraver of the Royal Mint. Measuring just 4.5 cm in diameter and weighing 30.17 grams, this petite yet powerful struck metalwork commemorates a pivotal moment in military history: the Duke of Marlborough's triumphant siege and capture of the French fortress of Bouchain during the War of the Spanish Succession. Struck using precision metalworking techniques, the medal exemplifies early 18th-century numismatic artist...