Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
6.7; 106.77
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
**Verheffing van de van Oranje tot stadhouder** (Elevation of the Prince of Orange to Stadtholder) is a finely crafted commemorative medal struck by Dutch artist Martinus Holtzhey in 1747. Measuring 6.7 cm in diameter and weighing 106.77 grams, this substantial piece exemplifies 18th-century metalworking through the striking technique, where a detailed die is hammered into a metal blank under high pressure. Holtzhey, a renowned engraver active in the Netherlands, specialized in such medals that captured pivotal historical moments with precision and artistry. Created amid political fervor, the...