Verovering van La Capelle
1699 - 1703
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
347; 4.1
About this artwork
diameter 4.1 cm x weight 347 gr
Art Historical Context
**Verovering van La Capelle** is finely crafted struck medal by Mauger, created between1699 and 1703. Measuring just 4.1 cm in diameter and a substantial 347 grams this small yet hefty metalwork piece likely served as a commemorative token celebrating the "Conquest of Capelle"—a reference to military victories in the turbulent border regions of northern France and the Low Countries during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The timing aligns with the Nine Years' War's aftermath and the onset of the War of the Succession, eras of intense conflict involving Dutch, French, and Allied forces....
About the Artist
Jean Mauger · 1648–1722
French, 1648–1722