St. Rombaut te Mechelen
Jacob Wiener
1846
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
528; 5
About this artwork
Bronzen penning. Voorzijde: kerkgebouw binnen tweerelig omschrift; afsnede: opschrift en signatuur. Keerzijde: interieur van kerk; afsnede rechts: opschrift
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...