Tweede eeuwfeest van de Reformatie

About this artwork

diameter 3,2 cm x gewicht 14,78 gr

Art Historical Context

**Tweede eeuwfeest de Reformatie** (Second Centenary of the), crafted by Philipp Heinrich Müller in1717, is a struck medal exemplifying 18th-century metalworking artistry. Measuring just 3. cm in diameter and weighing14.78 grams, petite bronze or similar alloy piece was produced using the striking technique—where a die is hammered into a metal blank under immense pressure to create intricate raised designs. Such medals were prized collectibles, blending sculpture's precision with coin-like portability, often commemorating pivotal historical moments. Created exactly 200 years after Martin Luth...