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Medal

1577 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This medal, depicting William I of Orange and Charlotte of Bourbon, was made by Coenraad Bloc (ca. 1545-after 1602) in Flanders and dated 1577.

Bloc's medal is the only contemporary image in metal of Prince William. He and his descendants of the House of Orange led the opposition in the Dutch provinces to gain independence from Spain.


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Medal William I of Orange/Charlotte de Bourbon, silver. Flemish 1577.
Physical description
Obv., William of Orange in profile to right. Rev., Charlotte of Bourbon in profile to left.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 43mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • "GVILELMVS.AVRAICAE.CO.NASSAVIAE.1577," "COEN.BLOC F, Æ T.44" (obv.)
  • "CHARLOTTE.DE.BOVRBON.PR.DAVRENGE.A.1577." (rev.)
Credit line
Gift of Mr. Henry Oppenheimer through Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Summary
This medal, depicting William I of Orange and Charlotte of Bourbon, was made by Coenraad Bloc (ca. 1545-after 1602) in Flanders and dated 1577.

Bloc's medal is the only contemporary image in metal of Prince William. He and his descendants of the House of Orange led the opposition in the Dutch provinces to gain independence from Spain.
Bibliographic references
  • Forrer, Louis. Biographical Dictionary of Medallists. London: Spink & Son Ltd., 1902-30. vol. I. p. 197.
  • Scher, Stephen K, The Currency of fame: portrait medals of the Renaissance, New York, National Gallery of Art (U.S.), Frick Collection., 1994 pp.372-373
Collection
Accession number
A.72-1927

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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