THE WALHALLA

WIENER, Jacques: Germany, 1859, Bronze, 59 mm
Obv: View of exterior (facade)    DIE WALHALLA
Exergue: DER GRUNDSTEIN GELEGT DEN 18 OCTOBER 1830 VON LUDWIG KONIGE VON BAIERN
Rev: View of interior
On left:  EINGEWEIHT DEN 18 OCTOBER 1842
On right:  BARON VON KLENZE ARCH:
Signed: J. WIENER F. / J. WIENER F. 1859
Ref: Van Hoydonck 169; Eidlitz 104/626

The architect for the Walhalla was Leo van Klenze (1784-1864). His technical education, begun in Berlin, was supplemented by studies in Italy and England. Upon his return to Germany van Klenze was appointed court architect for King Jerome of Westphalia. Later, one of his major patrons was the Crown Prince of Bavaria. Among his best works are the Leuchtenberg palace in Munich and the Walhalla near Regensburg, the subject of this medal.

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