Watergeuzen
Jacques Jonghelinck
1600 - 1699
Medium
casting
Dimensions
3.2; 24.83; 3.8
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Nestled among treasures of the Dutch Golden Age, *Watergeuzen* is a diminutive bronze cast by Flemish sculptor and medallist Jacques Jonghelinck (c. 1535–1606). Dated between 1600 and 1699, this petite artwork measures just 3.8 cm long, 3.2 cm wide, and weighs .83 grams—perfect sized for a collector's medal or pocket token. Jonghelinck, brother to renowned sculptor Hans Jonghelinck, was celebrated for his intricate portrait medals and allegorical bronzes, often cast using the lost-wax technique to capture fine details in miniature form. The title *Watergeuzen* evokes the heroic "Sea Beggars,"...