BK-1958-74
Hans Jacob Bair
in of na 1604 - in of voor 1628
Medium
lead (metal)
Dimensions
485; 21.5
About this artwork
Gift of Kunsthandel J.M. Morpurgo
Art Historical Context
**BK-1958-74 by Hans Jacob Bair** intriguing lead artwork, created by the early 17th-century artist Jacob Bair (active around or after 1604 and 1628), exemplifies craftsmanship of medal or plaquette production during the Dutch Golden Age. Measuring 21.5 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 485 grams, its hefty form suggests it served as a trial piece or artist's model—common in metalworking before final casts in bronze or silver. Lead's malleability allowed engravers like Bair to refine designs with precision, capturing fine details that would later translate to more precious materials....