Royal Emblem [reverse]

1598

Conrad Bloc

Associated Names
Conrad Bloc

Medalist, Netherlandish, c. 1545 - died after 1602

This is a photograph of a gold medallion with heraldic symbols. The medallion is circular with elaborate engravings. In the center are two crossed maces with ornamental tops and a vertical sword with a plumed helmet behind it. There is a beaded border around the perimeter, and an inscription reading "DVO PROTEGIT VNVS" with the year "1598" at the bottom. The medallion has a loop at the top for attachment or display.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gilded bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (height with suspension loop): 4.96 cm (1 15/16 in.)
    overall (diameter without loop): 4.39 cm (1 3/4 in.)
    gross weight: 29.89 gr (0.066 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1992.55.14.b

Associated Artworks

The image shows a round gold medallion featuring a sculpted profile portrait of Henri IV. The subject of the sculpture is a bearded man with an elaborate hairstyle, where his hair is tied at the back with a ribbon. He is depicted wearing a richly detailed and ornate garment. The material of the sculpture is gold. The medallion has a loop at the top. Surrounding the portrait is an inscription that reads "HENRICVS.IIII.D.G.FRANCOR.ET. NAVARR. REX." The craftsmanship captures fine details in both the facial features and the clothing.

Henri IV, 1553-1610, King of France 1589 [obverse]

Conrad Bloc

1598

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1992 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. 777, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: DVO.PROTEGIT.VNVS 1598 (The two protect the one)

Wikidata ID

Q63860776

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