Netherlands, NL: Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), celebrated artist painter of domestic interior scenes of the Golden Age of Dutch art; Â bronze commemorative art medal by Mocquot.
Copper  72mm. Made 1968, limited edition no.4/100
Portrait of the artist – Claire Lucidite d’un miroir (a reference to his method of painting using a mirror)
Reverse – the painter seen from behind with mirror top right:Â De toi, je sais un autre que je suis (I know who else I am from you)
Unusual design to explain painterly technique of one of the most loved and well known Dutch artists.