Verheffing van Willem Karel Hendrik Friso tot stadhouder van Gelderland en Zutphen
1722
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
6.3; 145.3
About this artwork
diameter 6,3 cm x gewicht 145,3 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold this exquisite struck medal, *Verheffing van Willem Hendrik Friso tot stadder van Gelderland Zutphen* (Elevation of Willem Karel Friso to Stadth of Gelderland andutphen), crafted by renowned French-Dutch engraver Bernard Picart in 2. Measuring just 6.3 cm in diameter weighing 145.3, this small yet weighty silver piece exemplifies the precision of 18th-century metalworking through the striking technique, where a die stamps intricate designs into softened metal under immense pressure. Picart, a Huguenot artist celebrated for his detailed engravings and medals produced in Amsterdam, captu...
About the Artist
Bernard Picart · 1673–1733
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