Jacob Jonghelinck

Flemish artist

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In medal: The Netherlands
1530–67) and Jacob Jonghelinck (1530–1606), who worked in Italy for Leoni, adopted the Italian style, somewhat more idealized than the German. The war with Spain (1568–1648) stimulated the production of propaganda medals, which became a popular vehicle of nationalist sentiment. The Netherlands’ tradition of silversmithing was also…
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