Louis XIII, King of France
Medal
1635 (dated)
1635 (dated)
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This medal depicting Louis XIII (1601-1643) is made by Jean Warin, dated 1635.
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 XIII, King of France (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Medal, bronze, Louis XIII, King of France, by Jean Warin, France, dated 1635 |
| Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to left of Louis XIII, crowned with laurel, wearing a scarf over armour of Roman pattern. Inscription. On the reverse two maces, crossed, tied by a ribbon, from which hangs a key. Inscription. |
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| Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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| Summary | This medal depicting Louis XIII (1601-1643) is made by Jean Warin, dated 1635. 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. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 57 |
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| Accession number | A.377-1910 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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