Verovering van Grevenburg door Frederik

About this artwork

Zilveren penning. Voorzijde: borststuk man binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: gezicht op slot Grevenburg aan Moesel binnen omschrift, boven opschrift; randschrift

Art Historical Context

**Verovering van Grevenburg door Frederik** (1704) is a finely crafted silver medal by Philipp Heinrich Müller, a skilled German engraver active in the early 18th century. Measuring just 3.7 cm in diameter and weighing 20.4 grams, this petite artwork exemplifies the art of striking—a metalworking technique where intricate designs are stamped into softened silver using dies. The obverse features a detailed bust of a man, Frederik, the conqueror honored in the title, encircled an inscription. The reverse depicts a vivid view of Grevenburg Castle along the Moselle River, framed by lettering and a...