Winchester Cathedral
Jacob Wiener
1856
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
92.31; 5.9
About this artwork
Gift of J.M. van Gelder-Nijhoff
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...