Medal
ca. 1625 (made)
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This medal commemorates the marriage of Charles I with Henrietta Maria of France on 13th June, 1625 in Canterbury. The marriage caused a lot of controversy as Henrietta was Roman Catholic
Charles I (b. 1600 - d. 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27th March 1625 until his execution in 1649.
Charles I (b. 1600 - d. 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27th March 1625 until his execution in 1649.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Medal, silver, commemoration of the marriage of Charles I with Henrietta Maria, England, probably 1625 |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse: the busts of Charles I and his wife and Queen Henrietta Maria, face to face. Above are rays from Heaven. He has a bare head and is in ruff, doublet buttoned, and the Order of the Garter suspended on a ribbon; she, with bejewelled hair, wears earrings, necklace, dress and a stiff ruff. CH.MAG.ET.HEN.MA.BRIT.REX.ET.REG. Reverse: A cupid walking to the right, scattering roses and lilies. FVNDIT.AMOR.LILIA.MIXTA.ROSIS. |
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| Object history | Given by Mrs. Glinn. |
| Historical context | Medal commemorates the marriage of Charles I with Henrietta Maria, 13th June, 1625. |
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| Summary | This medal commemorates the marriage of Charles I with Henrietta Maria of France on 13th June, 1625 in Canterbury. The marriage caused a lot of controversy as Henrietta was Roman Catholic Charles I (b. 1600 - d. 1649) was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27th March 1625 until his execution in 1649. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum in the Years 1905 - 1908. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, During the Year 1906, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition with Appendix and Indices. London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, 1909, p. 122 |
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| Accession number | 665-1906 |
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| Record created | January 16, 2009 |
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