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Henri IV, King of France (b. 1553; r. 1589–1610)

 (French, ca. 1574–1642)
 (Italian, 1509–1590)
Datedated 1600
MediumCopper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 2 5/8 in. (6.74 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.87
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
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Works Acquired in 2021 Medals
Bronze portrait medal of Henri IV wearing an embroidered doublet, a ruff at his neck, and an op…
Henri IV, King of France (b. 1553; r. 1589–1610)
After Guillaume Dupré
17th century
Bronze portrait medal of Henri IV wearing the skin of the Nemean lion
Henri IV, King of France (b. 1553; r. 1589–1610) and Gabrielle d’Estrées (1573–1599)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1597
Bronze portrait medal of Louis XIII, King of France wearing armor, a ruff, and a sash
Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601; r. 1610–43) and Anne of Austria (1601–1666; Queen Consort of France 1615–43, Queen Regent of France 1643–51)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1623
Bronze portrait medal of Louis XIII, King of France wearing armor, a ruff, and a sash
Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610–43)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1623
Gilt bronze portrait medal of Catherine de’ Medici in a plain French hold and widow’s veil wear…
Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1546–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74), François II, King of France (b. 1544; r. 1559–60), Charles IX, King of France (b. 1550; r. 1560–74), and Henri III (b. 1551; King of Poland 1573–75; King of France 1574–89)
After Guillaume Martin
ca. 1574
Gilt silver portrait medal of Henri IV, bearded and laureate, wearing a soft collar, armor with…
Henri IV, King of France (b. 1553; r. 1589–1610)
Danfrie family
dated 1604
Bronze portrait medal of Marie de’ Medici, Queen of France wearing a massive fan-shaped collar …
Marie de’ Medici (1575–1642; Queen Consort of France 1600–10; Queen Regent of France 1610–14)
Guillaume Dupré
ca. 1625
Bronze portrait medal of Marie de’ Medici, Queen of France wearing a massive fan-shaped collar …
Marie de' Medici (1575–1642; Queen Consort of France 1600–10, Queen Regent of France 1610–14)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1624
Silver portrait medal of Henry IV and Marie de’ Medici, King and Queen of France
King Henri IV and Queen Marie de' Medici (obverse); The Couple as Mars and Minerva (reverse)
Guillaume Dupré
1603
Bronze portrait medal of Victor Amadeus I, hair short and wavy, lovelock on left shoulder, wear…
Victor Amadeus I (1587–1637; King of Cyprus [titular]; Duke of Savoy 1630–37) and Christine of France (1606–1663; Queen of Cyprus [titular]; Duchess of Savoy 1630–37; Regent of Savoy 1637–48)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1636
Bronze portrait medal of Francesco IV Gonzaga, 5th Duke of Mantua wearing armor and a large ruf…
Francesco IV Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua (1586–1612)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1612, cast in 1654
Bronze portrait medal of Anne of Austria hair ornately jeweled and adorned with a diadem, weari…
Anne of Austria (1601–1666; Queen Consort of France 1615–43, Queen Regent of France 1643–51)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1620
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