Veroveren van vierendertig steden door de Fransen
1699 - 1703
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
38.22; 4.1
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
This striking metal medal, created by French medallist Jean Mauger between 1699 and 1703, commemorates a series of French military victories during the reign of Louis XIV. Measuring just over 4 centimeters in diameter, the work exemplifies the tradition of commemorative medals that served as portable historical records and instruments of state propaganda. Mauger, a prominent figure in the royal mint, specialized in such pieces that captured key events for both contemporary audiences and posterity. The title, “Veroveren van vierendertig steden door de Fransen,” points to the conquest of thirty...
About the Artist
Jean Mauger · 1648–1722
French, 1648–1722