Raadhuis te Brussel
1847
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
5; 522
About this artwork
Bronzen penning. Voorzijde: raadhuis binnen omschrift; afsnede: signatuur. Keerzijde: plattegrond van raadhuis binnen vierregelig omschrift; afsnede: opschrift
Art Historical Context
**Raadhuis te BrusselBrussels Town Hall), 7** Created by Belgian medallist Jacob Wiener in 1847, this bronzepenning*—a struck medal measuring 5 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 522 grams—celebrates one of Brussels' most iconic landmarks, the Gothic Town Hall on the Grand Place. Wiener, a master of 19th-century numismatic art, captures the architectural splendor of this 15th-century masterpiece, known for its intricate facade, towering belfry, and symbolic role in Belgian civic life. Struck during a period of growing national pride in Belgium's newly independent heritage, the medal r...
About the Artist
Jacob Wiener · 1815–1899
Jacob Wiener (1815–1899), also known as Jacques Wiener, was a Belgian medallist and engraver of exceptional skill whose work left an indelible mark on 19th-century European numismatic art. Born on February 27, 1815, in Hoerstgen (in present-day Germany), Wiener would become one of Belgium's most distinguished engravers, contributing significantly to the young nation's cultural identity through his...