Emperor Joseph I and Princess Wilhelmina Amalia [obverse] 1699

This 1699 medal by Philipp Heinrich Müller portrays Emperor Joseph I and Princess Wilhelmina Amalia in profile, facing each other. This artwork is an example of portrait medal, a popular genre in the 17th and 18th centuries. The medal commemorates the marriage of the two individuals. The inscription on the medal identifies the subjects, their titles, and the date. The design uses a combination of relief and intaglio techniques. The medal has an overall diameter of 4.57 cm and a weight of 36.11 grams, typical of this period. It is likely that the medal was intended for private collecting, to celebrate the marriage of the imperial couple.