Overwinning van de bondgenoten op de Fransen en voorstellen voor vrede
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
59.22; 5.1
About this artwork
diameter 5,1 cm x gewicht 59,22 gr
Art Historical Context
**Victory of the Allies over the French and Proposals for** (1705) is a finely crafted commemorative medal by Christian Wermuth, skilled German medalist known for his intricate metalwork during the early 18th century Measuring just 5.1 cm in diameter and weighing 59.22 grams, this petite bronze or silver piece was designed as a portable token of triumph, perfect for wearing or displaying in a collection. Created amid the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714), the medal celebrates a pivotal Allied victory against French forces—likely alluding to key battles like Blenheim in 1704—and the en...
About the Artist
Christian Wermuth · 1661–1739
Christian Wermuth (1661–1739) was a prolific and highly influential German medallist, coin engraver, bookseller, and publisher whose work epitomized the Baroque tradition of medallic art in the German territories. Born on December 16, 1661, in Altenburg and dying on December 3, 1739, in Gotha, Wermuth's career spanned nearly eight decades of intense artistic production, pedagogical influence, and ...