Hercule-François, 1544-1584, Duc d'Alençon and d'Anjou [obverse]

17th century

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 3.57 cm (1 3/8 in.)
    gross weight: 21.81 gr (0.048 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession

    1997.114.8.a

Associated Artworks

Radiant Sun among Clouds, above Sea [reverse]

French 17th Century

1600

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. 874, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: FRANCOVS.DVC.DANIOV.ET.DALANCON.FILZ.DE.FRANCE

Wikidata ID

Q63861561

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