Medal
1770–1800
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Classification
Medal
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883
Accession Number
83.2.23
Tags
Art Historical Context
This bronze medal, crafted by French artist Pierre Simon Benjamin Duvivier between 1770 and 1800, exemplifies the enduring tradition of medallic art as a means of commemoration and storytelling. Measuring just 1 ¾ inches in diameter, the small scale highlights the precision required in engraving, where intricate details must convey narrative power within a compact form. Duvivier, known for his work in this specialized medium, created pieces that often bridged European artistic traditions with emerging American themes during a pivotal era of transatlantic exchange. The medal’s imagery, featuri...