Overwinningen bij Friedland en Marengo, beide op de 14de juni, ter ere van Napoleon I Bonaparte, keizer der Fransen
1807
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
370; 4
About this artwork
diameter 4 cm x weight 370 gr
Art Historical Context
This striking medal, created in 1807 by French medallist Bertrand Andrieu, commemorates two pivotal Napoleonic victories that both occurred on June 14: the Battle of Marengo in 1800 and the Battle of Friedland in 1807. Measuring just 4 centimeters in diameter and weighing 370 grams, the piece was produced through the traditional technique of striking metal, which allowed for intricate relief details celebrating Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte. Andrieu, a leading figure in Napoleonic medallic art, specialized in such works that blended classical portraiture with contemporary military themes. The ...
About the Artist
Bertrand Andrieu · 1761–1822
French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris