Beloningspenning van de Staten-Generaal by Nicolaas van Swinderen

Beloningspenning van de Staten-Generaal 1740

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natural stone pattern

3d sculpting

decorative element

egg art

detailed texture

old engraving style

sculptural image

unrealistic statue

stoneware

pencil art

This silver medal, created by Nicolaas van Swinderen in 1740, depicts the coat of arms of the Dutch Republic. The obverse features a crown above the arms, supported by two lions, with the inscription "Crescunt Concordia" ("They grow by concord"). The reverse showcases seven coats of arms representing the different provinces of the United Provinces. This piece exemplifies the artistic style of the Dutch Golden Age, characterized by detailed engravings and the use of heraldic imagery.