Charles II, 1390-1431, Duke of Lorraine [reverse]

1572

Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey

Associated Names
Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey

Medalist, French, 1532 - 1599

The image shows an old coin with a detailed profile of a figure wearing a ruffled collar and a traditional hat. The coin has a bronzed surface with a patina. Engraved letters around the edge likely identify the figure. The craftsmanship lends a classic and dignified aesthetic to the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.69 cm (1 7/8 in.)
    gross weight: 58.12 gr (0.128 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    2000.158.13.b

Associated Artworks

The sculpture is a bas-relief image of a man in profile, facing to the right, identified as "CAROLVS IX GALLIAR REX" by the inscription around the edge. The man depicted is wearing a laurel wreath on his head and is dressed in ornate armor adorned with detailed elements such as an elaborate chest piece and a high, textured collar. The sculpture is crafted on a circular, disk-like object made of metal, likely bronze, with a rich, dark brown patina that gives it a weathered, aged appearance.

Charles IX, 1550-1574, King of France 1560 [obverse]

Pierre II Woeiriot de Bouzey

1572

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 2000 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. 873, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: CAROL.D.G.CAI LOTH.B.GEL.DVX

Wikidata ID

Q63862019

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