Vijftigjarig huwelijk van Gerardus van Houweninge, burgemeester en dijkgraafvan Werkendam en Seijke Kuijck, penning geschonken aan de kinderen
1836
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
4.1; 27.32
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Celebrate enduring love and civic duty with this intimate 1836 commemorative medal, honoring the golden wedding anniversary—50 years of marriage—between Gerardus van Houwe and Seijke Kuck. Van Houweninge, a respected mayor (burgemeester) and d-reeve (dijkgraaf) of Werkendam, played a vital role in managing the region's vital waterways, a cornerstone of Dutch life amid constant flood risks. Struck as a precious gift to their children, this small bronze token (4.1 cm diameter, 27.32 grams) captures a personal milestone amid 19th-century Netherlands' emphasis on family legacy and public service. ...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...