Zorgelijke toestand in de Nederlanden
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
3.7; 14.95
About this artwork
diameter 3,7 cm x gewicht 14,95 gr
Art Historical Context
**Zorgelijke toestand in Nederlanden** (1745) is a finely crafted struck medal by Nicolaas van Swinderen, a Dutch known for his work in metalworking during the 18th century. Measuring just 3.7 cm in diameter and weighing 14.95 grams, this petite object exemplifies the precision of striking techniques, where a metal blank is hammered or pressed between engraved dies to create raised designs. Such medals were popular in the Netherlands as portable emblems of events, satire, or commentary, blending artistry with messaging. Created amid the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748), the title—"T...