Willem I Frederik
Johannis Petrus Schouberg
1837 - 1843
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
573; 4.7
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
Art Historical Context
Behold the striking medal *Willem I Frederik (1837–1843), crafted by Dutch metalworker Johannis Petrusouberg. This finely wrought piece, measuring 4.7 cm in diameter and weighing a substantial 573 grams, captures the likeness of King William I Frederick, sovereign of the Netherlands from 1815 to 1840. Produced through the precise technique of striking—where a metal blank is hammered under immense pressure between engraved dies—such medals were prized 19th-century artifacts blending artistry with commemoration. Created toward the end of William I's reign and shortly after his abdication amid p...