Pontefract Castle (Yorkshire), Charles II
Unknown Artist
1648/49
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (35 mm.)
Classification
Coins
Culture
British, Pontrefact
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1907
Accession Number
07.251.65
Tags
About this artwork
This Silver by Unknown Artist from 1648/49 exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Silver required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparation, tool use,...