Anne of Brittany, died 1514, Wife of Louis XII 1498 [reverse]

1498/1514

French 15th or 16th Century

Associated Names
French 16th Century

Sculptor

French 15th Century

Sculptor

The sculpture is a coin featuring a profile portrait of a regal woman facing to the left. She is adorned with a crown and wears an intricately detailed dress, along with a veil draped over her head and shoulders. The coin is made of a bronze or copper-colored metal. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription in a raised font that runs along the circular edges of the coin. The surface of the coin shows signs of age and wear.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.35 cm (2 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 17.61 gr (0.039 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.12.b

Associated Artworks

The object is a round medal featuring the profile of a man adorned in elaborate clothing. The man is depicted with shoulder-length hair and a thick, ornate garment decorated with floral or circular patterns. He wears a crown-like headpiece. The medal is a uniform brown color with a tactile, aged surface texture. Around the edge of the medal, there is an inscription in a classical serif font. The shading and lines used in the medal provide a sense of depth and dimension, making the portrait appear lifelike and intricate.

Louis XII, 1462-1515, King of France 1498 [obverse]

French 15th Century, French 16th Century

1498

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 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. 915, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: ANNA.RAGINA.HAC.VIVERTE.OMNIS.VAETABATVR.TERRA

Wikidata ID

Q63861585

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