Verheffing van de prins van Oranje tot stadhouder
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
5; 49.3
About this artwork
Zilveren penning. Voorzijde: borststuk man binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: Hoop, afgebeeld als vrouw met diadeem, houdt met ene hand plooi van haar kleed vast en met andere hand bloem binnen omschrift; afsnede: opschrift
Art Historical Context
In the turbulent year of 1747, the Dutch Republic witnessed a pivotal moment: the elevation of William IV, Prince of Orange, to Stadtholder of provinces amid the Orangist revolution. This silver medal, titled *Verheffing van prins van Oranje tothouder* (Elevation of the Prince of to Stadtholder), by the skilled German medalist Johann Lorenz Natter, immortalizes that event. Measuring just 5 cm in diameter and weighing 49.3 grams, its petite scale belies its grand historical weight, serving as a wearable token of loyalty and national renewal. The obverse features a detailed bust of the Prince w...