Slag op het Slaak
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
5.7; 29.66
About this artwork
diameter 5,7 cm x gewicht 29,66 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold the *Slag op het Slaak* (Battle on the Slaak), a finely struck medal crafted in 1631 by Dutchist Anthonis Pietz. van der Willigen Measuring just 5.7 cm in diameter and weighing 29.66 grams, this small yet potent artifact captures a pivotal moment in the Dutch struggle for independence during the Eighty Years' War Spain. Van der Willigen, active in the vibrant artistic circles of the Dutch Golden Age, specialized in such commemorative pieces, blending historical documentation with exquisite craftsmanship. The medal commemorates the decisive Dutch naval victory at the Battle of the Slaak...