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David van der Kellen was a Dutch medallist who was born in Amsterdam in 1804 and died in Utrecht in 1879. He is best known for his commemorative medals which are often highly detailed and feature allegorical figures. The medal shown here depicts a classical figure, possibly a Greek god, with wings. It is a typical example of his work, and is a reminder of the influence of classical art on medallic design in the 19th century.
Born
1804-09-25
Birth place
Amsterdam
Died
1879-03-30
Death place
Utrecht