Terugkeer van Karel
1492
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
9.7; 2.9
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
diameter 2.9 cm x weight 9.7 gr
Art Historical Context
**Terugkeer van Karel *Anonymous artist, 1492* *Struck metal; diameter 2.9 cm, weight 9.7 g* Nestled in the rich tradition of late medieval metalworking, this petite struck metal artifact—measuring just 2.9 cm in diameter and a mere 9.7 grams—invites us into the world of 1492. The title, Dutch for "Return of Karel," hints at a commemorative purpose, likely celebrating the homecoming of a notable figure named Karel (Charles), amid the bustling political and exploratory fervor of the late 15th century. Though the artist remains anonymous, such objects were often crafted by skilled artisans ...
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...