Slag bij Almenara
1710
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
41.36; 4.8
About this artwork
Bronzen penning. Voorzijde: borststuk vrouw met lauwerkrans binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: cavalleriegevecht; op voorgrond grijpt generaal Stanhope teugels van paard van generaal Amezaga en doodt hem binnen omschrift, boven opschrift
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of 18th-century commemorative art with *Slag bij Almenara* (Battle of Almenara), a bronze medal struck by English engraver John Croker 1710. Measuring just 4.8 cm in diameter and weighing 41.36 grams, this finely crafted piece exemplifies the precision of metalworking through striking techniques, where detailed dies press designs into softened metal for sharp relief and enduring detail. The obverse features a bust a woman adorned with a laurel wreath—symbolizing victory—encircled by an inscription, while the reverse vividly captures a cavalry clash, highlighting t...