Westminster Abbey te Londen
1856
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
5.9; 98.92
About this artwork
diameter 5,9 cm x gewicht 98,92 gr
Art Historical Context
Behold *Westminster Abbey te Londen (Westminster Abbey in London), finely struck medal crafted by Belgian artist Jacob Wiener in 1856. Measuring 5.9 cm in diameter weighing 98.92, this metalwork exemplifies the precision of 19th-century numismatic art. Wiener, a master engraver known for his detailed commemorative medals, captured the iconic Gothic silhouette of London's Westminster Abbey—a World Heritage site and enduring symbol of British monarchy and history. Struck using the die-striking technique, a hallmark of metalworking where a hardened steel die impresses intricate designs onto soft...
About the Artist
Jacob Wiener · 1815–1899
Jacob Wiener (1815–1899), also known as Jacques Wiener, was a Belgian medallist and engraver of exceptional skill whose work left an indelible mark on 19th-century European numismatic art. Born on February 27, 1815, in Hoerstgen (in present-day Germany), Wiener would become one of Belgium's most distinguished engravers, contributing significantly to the young nation's cultural identity through his...