BLUM, JOACHIM (Germ.). His monogram IBM (Joachim Blum Monetarius) occurs on a Death-Thaler of Anton Heinrich, Count of Schwarzburg, 1638. Bibliography. — E. Fischer, Die Münzen des Hauses Schwarzburg, Heidelberg, 1904.
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
Source: Biographical dictionary of medallists; coin, gem, and seal-engravers, mint-masters, ancient and modern, with references to their works B.C. 500-A.D. 1900; compiled by L. Forrer, London 1904
BERCKEL, THEODORE VICTOR VAN
BERCKEL, THEODORE VICTOR VAN (Belg.). Medallist and Mintengraver, born at Bois-le-Duc on the 21. April 1739, died there on the 19. September 1808. From an early age, he showed a pronounced taste for trie study of the Fine Arts, and readily learned drawing. Under Marne, Mint-engraver at Cleves, he was trained as a Diesinker, for which particular branch he seemed to have special abilities. On his return to Holland, he settled at Rotterdam, where he married, and continued practising his art. His re...
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BERCKEL, THEODORE VICTOR VAN (Belg.). Medallist and Mintengraver, born at Bois-le-Duc on the 21. April 1739, died there on the 19. September 1808. From an early age, he showed a pronounced taste for trie study of the Fine Arts, and readily learned drawing. Under Marne, Mint-engraver at Cleves, he was trained as a Diesinker, for which particular branch he seemed to have special abilities. On his return to Holland, he settled at Rotterdam, where he married, and continued practising his art. His re...
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BERCKHAUSEN, HIERONYMUS
BERCKHAUSEN, HIERONYMUS (Germ.). A Nuremberg Goldsmith, 1567-1657. On the commemoration medal of the Rathhaus by Holdermann he signs himself as the "Finisher". He probably only chased the work of his pupil. Another with portrait of Heinrich Mülleg is also attributed to him. C. Clauss mentions that several medals are known by him. Erman places him among the Nuremberg medallists and gives the date of issue of his medal as 1619. Bibliography. — Erman, Deutsche Medailleure, p. 79. — Bolzenthal, op. ...
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BERCKHAUSEN, HIERONYMUS (Germ.). A Nuremberg Goldsmith, 1567-1657. On the commemoration medal of the Rathhaus by Holdermann he signs himself as the "Finisher". He probably only chased the work of his pupil. Another with portrait of Heinrich Mülleg is also attributed to him. C. Clauss mentions that several medals are known by him. Erman places him among the Nuremberg medallists and gives the date of issue of his medal as 1619. Bibliography. — Erman, Deutsche Medailleure, p. 79. — Bolzenthal, op. ...
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BERG, PETER
BERG, PETER (Danish.). Medallist of the first half of the eighteenth century. He worked at Copenhagen between 1699 and 1730. His medals on the Death of Queen Charlotte Amalie, consort of Christian V. ; — Death of Charles, Hereditary Prince of Denmark and Norway, 1729; — Marriage of Christian VI. and Princess Sophie Magdalena of Prussia ; — the Taking of Törningen ; — and the Conquest of Schleswig are among his best. They are signed B or P. B. Bibliography. — C. Clauss, Allgemeines Künstler-Lexic...
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BERG, PETER (Danish.). Medallist of the first half of the eighteenth century. He worked at Copenhagen between 1699 and 1730. His medals on the Death of Queen Charlotte Amalie, consort of Christian V. ; — Death of Charles, Hereditary Prince of Denmark and Norway, 1729; — Marriage of Christian VI. and Princess Sophie Magdalena of Prussia ; — the Taking of Törningen ; — and the Conquest of Schleswig are among his best. They are signed B or P. B. Bibliography. — C. Clauss, Allgemeines Künstler-Lexic...
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BERGERET. PIERRE NOLASQUE
BERGERET. PIERRE NOLASQUE (French). Painter, born at Bordeaux in 1780, died at Paris in 1863 ; pupil of Vincent and David. Amongst his most celebrated works are three paintings, Francis I. and Henry VIII. at the Field of the Cloth of Gold; — Alexander and Napoleon at Tilsit, 1810; — The Triumphing Republic; — and the bas-relief of the Colonne Vendôme. This artist's name is mentioned in Paris Mint records for various sums paid to him on account of designs for medals and jetons executed by him. Be...
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BERGERET. PIERRE NOLASQUE (French). Painter, born at Bordeaux in 1780, died at Paris in 1863 ; pupil of Vincent and David. Amongst his most celebrated works are three paintings, Francis I. and Henry VIII. at the Field of the Cloth of Gold; — Alexander and Napoleon at Tilsit, 1810; — The Triumphing Republic; — and the bas-relief of the Colonne Vendôme. This artist's name is mentioned in Paris Mint records for various sums paid to him on account of designs for medals and jetons executed by him. Be...
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