Henri II, 1519-1559, King of France 1547 [obverse]
1552
Etienne Delaune
Medalist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583
Artwork overview
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Medium
bronze
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall (diameter): 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.)
gross weight: 32.86 gr (0.072 lb.)
axis: 6:00 -
Accession Number
1997.114.7.a
Associated Artworks
Triumphal Procession of Fame with Abundance and Victory [reverse]
Etienne Delaune
1552
Artwork history & notes
Provenance
Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.
Associated Names
Bibliography
2007
Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 871, repro.
Inscriptions
around circumference: HENRICVS.II.GALLIARVM REX INVICTISS.P P.
Wikidata ID
Q63861760