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Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)

 (French, ca. 1518–ca. 1583)
Datedated 1552
MediumGilt copper alloy, cast
DimensionsDiam.: 2 1/8 in. (5.41 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher, 2021
Accession number2021.2.104
Commentary
Unless otherwise noted, the dimensions indicate the medal's diameter taken at the widest point.
Not On View
Works Acquired in 2021 Medals
Gilt bronze portrait medal of King Henri II laureate, wearing decorated armor, ruff, and the Or…
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)
Etienne Delaune
after 1552
Bronze portrait medal of Henri II in classical dress (armor and a commander’s cape, clasped on …
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)
Attributed to Etienne Delaune
ca. 1552
Silver portrait medal of Henri II wearing intricately embossed armor and a plumed helmet; pearl…
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59)
Attributed to Etienne Delaune
dated 1551
Silver portrait medal of Henri II laureate in armor and a commander’s cape, knotted on the shou…
Henri II, King of France (b. 1519; r. 1547–59), Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1547–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74), and Charles IX, King of France (b. 1550; r. 1560–74)
Antoine Brucher
dated 1566
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
Bronze portrait medal possibly of Catherine de’ Medici in a French hood with veil with pearl bi…
Possibly Catherine de’ Medici (1519–1589; Queen Consort of France 1547–59; Queen Regent of France 1560–74)
Unknown artist
ca. 1559
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 Henri IV with a laurel wreath, wearing ornately-decorated armor, a com…
Henri IV, King of France (b. 1553; r. 1589–1610)
Guillaume Dupré
dated 1600
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
Gilt bronze portrait medal of Louis XIII, laureate, hair short and curled, wearing a ruff and o…
Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610–43)
Unknown artist
dated 1624
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 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
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