Tweede eeuwfeest van de Nederlandse bijbelvertaling
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.8; 34.95
About this artwork
diameter 4,8 cm x gewicht 34,95 gr
Art Historical Context
### Tweede eeuwfeest van de bijbelvertaling exquisite struck medal, crafted in 1837 by Dutch engraver David van der Kellen (1804-1879), celebrates the *Tweede eeuwfeest*—the second centenary—of the Statenvertaling, the landmark Dutch Bible translation first published in 1637 Commissioned by the States General of the Netherlands, this official version standardized scripture in the vernacular, playing a pivotal role in the Reformation and fostering national linguistic unity during the Golden Age. At just 4.8 cm in diameter and weighing 34.95 grams, the medal's compact form made it a cherished ...