Vijfentwintigjarig regeringsjubileum van Willem III, koning der Nederlanden
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
1427; 6.5
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Celebrate the grandeur of 19th-century monarchy with *Vijfentwintigjarig regjubileum van Willem, koning der Nederlanden* (Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Reign of Willem III, King of Netherlands), a striking commemorative medallion crafted by Belgian artist Edouard Louis Ge in 1874. This substantial piece, measuring 6.5 cm in diameter and weighing an impressive 1427 grams, honors King Willem III's silver jubilee after 25 years on the throne, from 1849 onward. Such regal milestones were marked by lavish public festivities across the Netherlands, reflecting national pride in the House of Orange-...