Trekking van de loterij te Arnhem
Jan Boskam
1696
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
50.39; 4.8
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
### Trekking van de Loterij te Arnhem (1696) Crafted by Dutch medallist Jan Boskam in 1696, *Trekking van de Lij te Arnhem* is a finely struck metal medallion commemorating the lottery drawing held in Arnhem, a vibrant city in the Dutch Republic during the Golden Age. Measuring just 4.8 cm in diameter and weighing 50.39 grams, this petite artwork captures a moment of public excitement, when lotteries funded civic projects like canals, fortifications, and charities—essential in an era of trade prosperity and urban growth. The "striking" technique, involving a die-pressed metal disc, showcases...