Christine de France
Medal
1635 (dated)
1635 (dated)
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This medal depicts Christine de France, daughter of Henri IV and wife of Victor Amedeus of Savoy, married 1619 and is made by Guillaume Dupré.
The commemorative portrait medal was especially highly regarded in France during the first half of the 17th century. Guillaume Dupré (1579-1644), court medallist to Henry IV, undertook medallic portrait commissions in Italy from 1612. Dupré's grasp of the Italian tradition, together with his considerable technical skills, enabled him to cast medals in a style that proved influential on succeeding generations of French medallists.
The commemorative portrait medal was especially highly regarded in France during the first half of the 17th century. Guillaume Dupré (1579-1644), court medallist to Henry IV, undertook medallic portrait commissions in Italy from 1612. Dupré's grasp of the Italian tradition, together with his considerable technical skills, enabled him to cast medals in a style that proved influential on succeeding generations of French medallists.
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Title | Christine de France (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Bronze |
Brief description | Medal, bronze, Christine de France, by Guillaume Dupré, France, dated 1635 |
Physical description | Medal depicts on the obverse the bust to right of Christine, wearing a deep lace collar over a mantle embroidered with fleurs-de-lis. She wears a small crown, and a necklace of pearls. Inscription. On the reverse a pin with large diamond for head. Inscription on a scroll around. |
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Object history | From the Salting bequest. |
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Summary | This medal depicts Christine de France, daughter of Henri IV and wife of Victor Amedeus of Savoy, married 1619 and is made by Guillaume Dupré. The commemorative portrait medal was especially highly regarded in France during the first half of the 17th century. Guillaume Dupré (1579-1644), court medallist to Henry IV, undertook medallic portrait commissions in Italy from 1612. Dupré's grasp of the Italian tradition, together with his considerable technical skills, enabled him to cast medals in a style that proved influential on succeeding generations of French medallists. |
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Accession number | A.364-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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