Recognition of the Independence of the United States by Friesland [obverse]

1782

B.C.V. Calker

Associated Names
B.C.V. Calker

Medalist, Dutch, active 18th century

This is a photograph of a commemorative medal. The medal features an engraving of three figures standing around. In the center, one figure holds a branch. The other two figures hold objects: one a shield with Dutch text, and the other with text referring to Great Britain. Above them is a cherub-like figure aiming a torch downwards. The medal is bordered by an edging, with the artist's name inscribed along the bottom edge.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa Unger Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.39 cm (1 3/4 in.)
    gross weight: 23.28 gr (0.051 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2003.154.1.a

Associated Artworks

This is a photograph of a medal with an inscription. The image displays a metal roundel featuring an engraved text and a coat of arms adorned with a crown at the top. The text is centered and takes up most of the space, written in a serif typeface. The text appears to be in Dutch language, including a Roman numeral date: "MDCCLXXXII", which corresponds to 1782. The photograph distinctly shows the engravings against a plain dark background, highlighting the craftsmanship and historical significance of the object.

Inscription [reverse]

B.C.V. Calker

1782

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2003 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 942, repro.

Inscriptions

on left shield: DE / VER / EENIG / DE / STAATEN / VAN / NOORD / AMERI / CA; on right shield: GROOT / BRIT / ANIEN; in exergue: B.C.V. CALKER F.

Wikidata ID

Q63861659

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