Louis XIV, King of France
Medal
middle of 17th century (made)
middle of 17th century (made)
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This medal depicting Louis XIV, King of France, the 'Sun King' and his mother Anne of Austria is made by Jean Warin.
Warin (1606-1672) was a French sculptor, medallist and painter and the most eminent of French medallists and a sculptor of high reputation during the first half of the 17th century, and a very important player in the history of the French medal. He was born in Liège, where he trained in the workshop of his father. His medals show a clarity of composition based on studies of the Antique, as well as a great finesse in their execution.
Warin (1606-1672) was a French sculptor, medallist and painter and the most eminent of French medallists and a sculptor of high reputation during the first half of the 17th century, and a very important player in the history of the French medal. He was born in Liège, where he trained in the workshop of his father. His medals show a clarity of composition based on studies of the Antique, as well as a great finesse in their execution.
Object details
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| Title | Louis XIV, King of France (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze with brass rim |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Louis XIV, King of France and his mother Anne of Austria, by Jean Warin, France, middle of 17th century |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse bust to right of Louis XIV, wearing a lace-collar and a scarf over armour. Inscription. On the reverse the bust to right of Anne of Austria, wearing a widow's cap with a long veil falling over her shoulders and pinned with a brooch on the breast. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicting Louis XIV, King of France, the 'Sun King' and his mother Anne of Austria is made by Jean Warin. Warin (1606-1672) was a French sculptor, medallist and painter and the most eminent of French medallists and a sculptor of high reputation during the first half of the 17th century, and a very important player in the history of the French medal. He was born in Liège, where he trained in the workshop of his father. His medals show a clarity of composition based on studies of the Antique, as well as a great finesse in their execution. |
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| Accession number | A.379-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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