Viervoudig verbond van Londen tussen Oostenrijk

About this artwork

Voorzijde: borststuk man met lauwerkrans binnen omschrift. Keerzijde: vrouw met wapenschild, roedenbundel met bijl en roos zittend op rug van liggende stier binnen omschrift; afsnede: opschrift

Art Historical Context

This striking medal, created by Bengt Richter in 1718, commemorates the Quadruple Alliance of London, a pivotal diplomatic agreement involving Austria and its allies. Measuring just 5.5 centimeters in diameter, the piece exemplifies the refined art of medal-making through striking, a metalworking technique that allowed for precise, reproducible designs on silver or similar alloys. The obverse features a laurel-wreathed bust of a prominent figure—likely Emperor Charles VI—encircled by an inscription, while the reverse presents an allegorical scene: a seated female figure holding a coat of arms,...