Vijfentwintigjarige huwelijk van J.C. Cuyck van Mierop en Sara Cloek
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
52.75; 5.5
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Vijfentwintigjarige huwelijk van.C. Cuyck van Mierop en Saraek* (Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary of J. Cuyck van Mierop and Sara Clo), a struck medal crafted in 1764 by the skilled Dutch medallist Martinus Holtz. Measuring 5.5 cm in diameter and a substantial 52.75 grams, this finely wrought piece celebrates a silver wedding milestone—an enduring union in the prosperous Dutch Golden Age's waning years. Such personal commemoratives were cherished tokens among affluent families, blending intimate sentiment with public artistry. Holzhey, renowned for his intricate engravin...