September- en oktoberdagen

About this artwork

Zilveren penning. Voorzijde: opschrift binnen lauwerkrans. Keerzijde: opschrift onder gekruiste olijf- en eikentak binnen omschrift

Art Historical Context

Step into the turbulent world of 1830 this delicate silver medal, titled *September- en oktoberdagen (September and October Days). Measuring just 2.3 cm in diameter and weighing a mere 5.96 grams, this crafted piece exemplifies the artistry of struck metalworking—a technique where intricate designs are hammered into thin silver blanks under high pressure, allowing for sharp details and mass production. The obverse features an inscription encircled by a laurel, a timeless symbol of victory and honor, while the reverse displays beneath crossed olive and oak branches within a bordered frame, evok...

About the Artist

anonymous

In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...