Overwinning van Frederik II van Pruisen op de Oostenrijkers bij Praag
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
32.87; 4.8
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
**Victory of Frederick II of Prussia the Austrians at PragueCrafted in 1757 by Dutch engraver Johan George Holtzhey, this finely struck medal commemorates a pivotal moment in the Seven Years' War Frederick the Great's triumph over Austrian forces at the Battle of Prague on May 6. Measuring just 4.8 cm in diameter and weighing 32.87 grams, its compact silver form was designed for wearing or display, embodying the era's tradition of celebratory medallic art. Holtzhey, renowned for his intricate medal designs, captured the drama of military glory in a neoclassical style, blending portraiture and ...